Sectional Maps, Showing 2,500,000 Acres Farm and Wood Lands, of the Illinois Central Rail Road Company, in all Parts of the State of Illinois, With th

By Lawrence J. Gutter

Book Overview

This historical document, "Sectional Maps, Showing 2,500,000 Acres Farm and Wood Lands, of the Illinois Central Rail Road Company, in all Parts of the State of Illinois, With the Line of Their Rail Road, and Other Intersecting Rail Roads," offers a fascinating glimpse into the mid-19th century American landscape and the pivotal role of railroads in land development.

Published in 1856, the maps detail land holdings of the Illinois Central Rail Road Company, providing a valuable resource for understanding land ownership patterns and the impact of railroad expansion on the state of Illinois. This work is essential for historians, geographers, and anyone interested in the economic and infrastructural development of the American Midwest during a period of rapid growth and transformation.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1145822665
• ISBN13: 9781145822665
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"