Description
Beautiful, antique map of Memphis, Tennessee & the surrounding area on the Mississippi River. This is an authentic 1960 edition, 1970 print from the U.S. Geological Survey & NOT a computer reproduction. See what Memphis looked like over 60 years ago. Lots of intricate details & geological contours. Map even has little squares for every house that existed at the time. The USGS cartographers were very thorough back then! Perfect for the historian, map-lover, the curious or just as a conversation starter. Wonderful & rare. Vintage maps such as this make great gifts. Edition of 1960, printed 1970 Dimensions: 17" width x 21" height Features Cities & Towns: Memphis, Marion, Frayser, West Memphis, Whitehaven. Points of Interest: Mississippi River, McKellar Lake, Chicken Island, Loosahatchie Bar, Robinson Crusoe Island, Vice Presidents Island, Fifteen Mile Bayou, Hopefield Point, Frank C. Pidgeon Industrial Development, & many more towns, bayous train tracks, villages, streams. Condition: Very Good Vintage condition, commensurate with age. This map is in great shape for being over 50 years old. Has light edge-wear & ex-libris stamp in margin, but this will all add to vintage character when framed. We will happily adjust shipping price for multiple purchases. Maps are rolled up & shipped in sturdy mailing tubes, never folded. Antique Memphis, Tennessee 1960 Us Geological Survey Topographic Map - Marion, Frayser, West, Whitehaven, Mississippi River, Arkansas, Tn Ar
