County Map of Florida
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Fascinating map of Florida published shortly after the end of the Civil War.
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Description
The process by which the state of Florida was gradually settled during the 19th century, from north to south, is visibly apparent on this map of the Sunshine State. Population density and transportation routes are robust within the panhandle, but as one travels south the county configurations become larger and settlements more scarce.
Geographic features dominate the landscape, especially swampland, and annotations reference mangrove and pine woods, Indian hunting grounds, and more. The locations of several forts and one battlefield are noted, harkening back to earlier conflicts with local Native American tribes.
An inset map in the lower left shows Mobile, Alabama, colored by wards. The port was one of the largest and most important in the region, apart from New Orleans. The map was published in Philadelphia by Samuel Augustus Mitchell in 1867, as Florida was still under Reconstruction authorities.
Map Details
Publication Date: 1867
Author: Samuel Augustus Mitchell
Sheet Width (in): 15.25
Sheet Height (in): 12.25
Condition: B+
Condition Description: The sheet is moderately toned and has some wear in the margins, including a few small chips in the right corners. One spot within the image near the title block. Very good overall, with original hand color.
$110.00
1 in stock