Description
Beautiful, antique map of Knox County, Maine, including Rockland, Thomaston, Camden, Saint George, Cushing, Frienship, Vinalhaven & Matinicus Isle. This is an authentic map taken from George N. Colby & Co.'s Atlas of Knox County published in 1887 & is NOT a computer reproduction. Opposite side is a detailed map of the City of Rockland, Maine. See what Maine looked like over 145 years ago in the late 19th century. Lots of charming, intricate details & contours, including main roads, lakes & ponds, islandsand on the Rockland side, street names & the names of prominent buildings. Perfect for the historian, map-lover, the curious or just as a conversation starter. Wonderful & rare. Vintage maps such as these make great gifts. Edition of 1887, printed 1887 Dimensions: 13 3/4" width x 17 1/2" height Features Cities & Towns: Washington, Appleton, Waldoborough, Union, Hope, Camden, Warren, Rockland, Thomaston, South Thomaston, Friendship, Cushing, Saint George, North Haven, Vinalhaven, Matinicus Isle Plantation, Isleboro, Deer Isle, Jefferson, Somerville, Palermo, Liberty, Montville. Points of Interest: Penobscot Bay, Atlantic Ocean, Rockport Harbor, Owls Head, Owls Head Bay, Muscongus Bay, Tennants Harbor, Hurricane Isle, Linconvilel Pond, South Pond, The Beach, Saint George River, Medomac River, Seven Tree Pond, 700 Acre Island & many more towns, villages, ponds, rivers, island, coves & mountains. Condition: Good Vintage condition, commensurate with age. This map is in great shape for being over 145 years old. Some edge-wear & toning, as well as a very light water stain in bottom left corner, 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 1887 Knox County, Maine Map By George N. Colby & Company - Rockland, Camden, Thomaston, Vinalhaven, Deer Isle, Penobscot Bay, Me
