Chapman’s Sectional Map of Wisconsin with the Most Recent Surveys
$575.00
Silas Chapman’s 1856 map of Wisconsin.
Description
One is quick to notice the shortened northern border of Wisconsin on this map; designed and published by Silas Chapman in 1856. The image extends only as far as the surveyed counties and townships, and the next year’s progress would prompt Chapman to issue a new sheet covering the boundaries of the entire state. Roads and railroads (both completed and proposed) are shown, along with scattered settlements, Indian reservations, lakes, and rivers. A few forts and battlefield sites from the Blackhawk War are also identified. The image shows Wisconsin near the end of its “frontier period”: at a time of tremendous growth fueled by emigration from eastern states and Europe, as well as the development of the railroad.
Silas Chapman produced numerous important maps of Midwestern states between about 1850 and 1870. This example is self-published, but he would also partner with the firm of Dyer and Passmore, who would ultimately re-issue his maps into the 1880’s.
Map Details
Publication Date: 1856
Author: Silas Chapman
Sheet Width (in): 32.60
Sheet Height (in): 23.70
Condition: B+
Condition Description: Creasing and minor separation along the fold lines, repaired on verso. A few faint stains in the upper portions of the sheet. Original hand color slightly faded but still very attractive. The map folds into the original brown cloth boards, which are in very good shape.
$575.00