Antique Franklin, West Virginia 1896 US Geological Survey Topographic Map – Pendleton County, Brandywine, Peru, Sweedlin Hill, Fort Seybert

Beautiful, antique map of Franklin, West Virginia and surrounding Virginia and Pendleton, Tucker, Grant, Randolph, Hardy, and Rockingham County area. This is an authentic 1896 edition, 1899 print from the U.S. Geological Survey and NOT a computer reproduction.

See what West Virginia looked like over 120 years ago. Printed in the very large 30 minute scale, this map covers an immense amount of landscape. 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! Map is canvas-backed.

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 1896, printed 1899

Dimensions: 16 1/2" width x 20" height

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Features

Cities & Towns: Franklin, Onego, Days Mills, Hopeville, Pansy, Ketterman, Shreves, Brushy Run, Petersburg, Doreas, Masonville, Peru, Seemly, Macksville, Mouth of Seneca, Riverton, Ruddle, Deer Run, Fort Seybert, Sweedlin Hill, Criders, Oak Flat, Brandywine.

Points of Interest: Shenandoah or Great North Mountain, Allegheny Front, Moorefield River, Castle Mountain, South Branch Potomac River, North Fork Potomac River, Roaring Plains, Timber Ridge, North Fork Mountain, South Fork Mountain, Dry River, and lots more hills, mountains, creeks, towns, roads and train tracks.

Condition: Good Vintage condition, commensurate with age. This map is in great condition for being over 120 years old. Has light edge-wear and toning, but these will read as 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.