"A New Map of Tennessee" c 1850 - Cowperthwait

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“A NEW MAP OF TENNESSEE…” Philadelphia: Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co., 1850.   From the 1850 edition of the New Universal Atlas, dated in the lower margin. Fine engraved map with original hand-coloring. Excellent condition with bold original color.  (Image: 11 ¼ x 15 ¼”) 

This map depicts Tennessee with its counties named and in contrasting colors. Topographical features are detailed and major cities, towns land routes, water routes, steamboat and rail routes are identified.

The inset, lower right, lists the Steam Boat Routes from “Nashville to New Orleans” and “Nashville to Pittsburg PA “. Also included are detailed insets of “Environs of Nashville” and “Environs of Knoxville”.  An excellent view of the state as it existed prior to the Civil War!

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  • Inventory# M-13769
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