Handsome original 1897 antique lithographed map of Iowa, with decorative piano-key border, printed more than 120 years ago.

• The image area measures 10½" x 15", and the map was engraved by the Matthews-Northrup Company.



• It depicts the state of Iowa 30 years after the Civil War, and the detail includes railroads, cities, township and range lines, and natural features.



• Longitude is measured from Greenwich and Washington.



• Among the named places and features are the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad, Marshalltown, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Ottumwa, the Illinois Central Railroad, Des Moines, Council Bluffs, Fort Dodge, Sioux City, Amana, Indianola, Glenwood, Monticello, Davenport, Nodaway River, Farmington, and hundreds more.



• This is an original, authentic antique map, not a reproduction or modern reprint, and it is fully guaranteed to be genuine. It was published by the Century Company of New York and is dated 1897 in the legend.



• Condition:  This map is in excellent condition, bright and clean, with a vertical center fold, as issued, and no marks, rips, or tears. Please see the scans, which include a view of the reverse side, and feel free to ask any questions.



• It is a great resource for researching family history and would make an impressive display in your den or office.



• It would also make a perfect gift, and we'll include our helpful framing tips, along with a photocopy of the dated title page from the book in which it was published.



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