Description
Beautiful, antique map of Independence, Kansas & surrounding Montgomery, Elk, Wilson, Labette, Chautauqua & Neosho County area. This is an authentic 1903 edition, 1908 print from the U.S. Geological Survey & NOT a computer reproduction. It is from a Geologic Atlas folio. See what Kansas looked like over 120 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! This is one of the rare maps where the topographic symbols & map guide are on the front. 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 1903, printed 1908 Dimensions: 18 1/2" width x 22" height Features Cities & Towns: Independence, Painterhood, Fall River, Duck Creek, Center, Talleyrand, Lafontaine, Oak Valley, Louisburg, Elk, Salt Creek, Neodesha, Chetopa, Cedar, West Cherry, Sycamore, Cherry, Crane, Drum Creek, Morehead, Shiloh, Osage, Cherryvale, Washington, Brownsville, Rutland, Bolton, Liberty, Mound Valley, Canada, Havana, Caney, Little Caney, Jefferson, Tyro, Dearing, Fawn Creek, Perker, Cherokee, Kallock, Perkins, Coffeyville, Howard. Points of Interest: Montgomery County, Elk County, Wilson County, Labette County, Chautauqua County, Neosho County, Fall River, Verdigris River, Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railway, Salt Creek, Elk River, Missouri Pacific Railroad, Pumpkin Creek, & lots more hills, mountains, creeks, towns, roads & train tracks. Condition: Very Good Vintage condition, commensurate with age. This map is in great shape for being over 110 years old. Has staple-holes in margin from folio, & very light toning & edge-wear, 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 Independence, Kansas 1903 Us Geological Survey Topographic Map - Caney, Coffeyville, Elk, Cherryvale, Neodesha, Montgomery County Ks
