Antique Elizabeth, Illinois 1911 US Geological Survey Topographic Map – Apple River, Stockton, Scales Mound, Derinda, Joe Daviess County IL

Beautiful, antique map of Elizabeth, Stockton, Apple River, Scales Mound, Illinois and surrounding area. This is an authentic 1911 edition, 1914 print from the U.S. Geological Survey and NOT a computer reproduction. It is from a Geologic Atlas folio.

See what Joe Daviess County, Illinois looked like more than 110 years ago. Lots of intricate details and 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 and map guide are on the front.

Perfect for the historian, map-lover, the curious or just as a conversation starter. Wonderful and rare. Vintage maps such as these make great gifts.

Edition of 1911, printed 1914

Dimensions: 18 1/2" width x 22 1/2" height

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Features

Cities & Towns: Scales Mound, Apple River, Warren, Guilford, Thompson, Rush, Elizabeth, Woodbine, Stockton, Hanover, Derinda, Pleasant Valley, Laws Siding, Schapville, Millville, Elmoville.

Points of Interest: Joe Daviess County, Apple River, Mill Creek, Lawhorn Creek, Mt Sumner, Apple River Canyon State Park, Wolf Creek, Squirrel Grove Mound, Wenzel Mound, Pea Ridge, Welsh Hollow, Terrapin Ridge, Chicago Great Western Railroad, and lots more hills, creeks, towns, schools, churches, roads and train tracks.

Condition: Good Vintage condition, commensurate with age. This map is in incredible shape for being over 100 years old. Has some edge-wear and staple holes in the margin, but this will add to the real vintage character when framed.

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We will happily adjust shipping price for multiple purchases. Maps are rolled up and shipped in sturdy mailing tubes, never folded.