“RAILWAY TERMINAL MAP OF CHICAGO” Chicago & New York: Rand, McNally & Co., c.1892. Large color-printed map with original color. (Image: 26 x 19’’) Excellent condition with center fold as issued in the 1892 edition of Rand McMally's Indexed Atlas of the World. Dated 1892 in the lower left corner.
This unusually detailed map depicts the city of Chicago, Illinois as it was known in the 1890’s. Railroads are shown – with each stop noted. Major streets are named and several parks are located.
Also shown is the “Indian Boundary Line” along the northern and southern portions of the city.
The inset, upper right, depicts the city in a two mile radius with numerous buildings (including the Board of Trade, Court House, and City Hall) identified. The key beneath the inset map locates & identifies all the railroads in the city.
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