Rare Old Map of USA and the Philippines, 1901: Industrial Production, Time Zones, New Possessions
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The "Industrial Map of the United States and New Possessions," created by Fort Dearborn Publishing Co. in 1901, offers a captivating glimpse into the industrial and economic landscape of the United States at the dawn of the 20th century. This meticulously crafted map highlights the nation's time zones, population data, and primary economic goods, providing a comprehensive overview of the country's industrial might. The use of red overprinting on each state emphasizes essential demographic and economic information, making this map an invaluable resource for historians and collectors alike.
One of the most striking features of this map is its detailed representation of the United States' territorial growth. Insets of U.S. territories, including the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam, extend the map's geographical scope and offer a broader view of the nation's global possessions. Additionally, an inset map tracing the growth of the United States through instances of territorial acquisitions, such as the Mexican Cession of 1848, provides valuable historical context and illustrates the nation's expansion over time.
The map's design is both informative and visually appealing, with clear delineations of time zones and state boundaries. Major industrial centers and transportation routes are prominently marked, showcasing the interconnectedness of the nation's economy. The inclusion of clocks indicating local times for different time zones adds a practical element to the map, making it a functional tool for understanding the temporal dimensions of the United States' industrial activities.
Economic data is presented in a highly accessible manner, with labels indicating the primary economic products of each state, such as wheat, coal, iron, cotton, and cattle. This level of detail offers a snapshot of the diverse economic activities that fueled the nation's growth and prosperity. The map also highlights significant agricultural products, mineral resources, and manufacturing hubs, providing a holistic view of the United States' industrial landscape.
Fort Dearborn Publishing Co. was renowned for producing informative and visually striking maps, and this "Industrial Map of the United States and New Possessions" is no exception. The combination of geographical detail, economic data, and historical context makes this map an attractive piece for collectors, historians, and enthusiasts interested in the nation's industrial and territorial development. Its rich tapestry of information captures the essence of the United States' industrial prowess and territorial ambitions at the turn of the 20th century.
Places on this map
- Countries and territories:
- United States
- Philippines
- Puerto Rico
- Guam
- Alaska
- States and notable regions:
- California
- Texas
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Illinois
- Ohio
- Georgia
- Florida
- Michigan
- Nebraska
- Washington
- Oregon
- Nevada
- Colorado
- Arizona
- New Mexico
- Louisiana
- Alabama
- Mississippi
- South Carolina
- North Carolina
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Kentucky
- Tennessee
- Indiana
- Missouri
- Wisconsin
- Minnesota
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Oklahoma
- Arkansas
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- Montana
- Wyoming
- Idaho
- Utah
- Major cities:
- Chicago
- New York City
- San Francisco
- Los Angeles
- Philadelphia
- Boston
- Washington, D.C.
- Detroit
- St. Louis
- New Orleans
- Atlanta
- Houston
- Dallas
- Denver
- Seattle
- Portland
- Minneapolis
- Kansas City
- Cleveland
- Pittsburgh
- Baltimore
- Miami
- Tampa
- Phoenix
- Salt Lake City
- Las Vegas
- Rivers and lakes:
- Mississippi River
- Ohio River
- Missouri River
- Great Lakes (Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, Ontario)
- Colorado River
- Columbia River
- Rio Grande
- Arkansas River
- Tennessee River
- Potomac River
- Hudson River
- Delaware River
- Lake Tahoe
- Lake Okeechobee
- Mountain ranges:
- Rocky Mountains
- Appalachian Mountains
- Sierra Nevada
- Cascade Range
- Ozark Mountains
Notable Features & Landmarks
- Time zones: Clearly marked divisions of Pacific, Mountain, Central, and Eastern time zones.
- Population data: Population figures for various states and territories.
- Economic goods: Labels indicating primary economic products such as wheat, coal, iron, cotton, and cattle.
- Historical insets: Maps showing territorial acquisitions and growth of the United States.
- Territories: Insets of U.S. territories, including the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam.
- Industrial centers: Major industrial cities and regions highlighted.
- Geographical features: Rivers, mountain ranges, and significant lakes are marked.
- State boundaries: Clearly defined state boundaries.
- Transportation routes: Major transportation routes, including railroads.
- Clocks: Indicating local times for different time zones.
- Agricultural products: Specific agricultural products for states, such as corn, tobacco, and fruits.
- Mineral resources: Indications of mineral resources like gold, silver, and lead.
- Manufacturing hubs: Locations of significant manufacturing industries.
- Historical events: References to historical events like the Mexican Cession of 1848.
- Economic data: Detailed economic data for each state.
- Urban centers: Major urban centers marked and labeled.
- Coastal features: Important coastal features and ports.
- Trade routes: Indications of major trade routes.
- State capitals: Marked and labeled state capitals.
- Statistical data: Various statistical data related to industry and population.
- Philippines inset: Detailed inset of the Philippines.
- Puerto Rico inset: Detailed inset of Puerto Rico.
- Guam inset: Detailed inset of Guam.
- Alaska inset: Detailed inset of Alaska.
- Hawaii inset: Detailed inset of Hawaii.
- Cuba inset: Detailed inset of Cuba.
- Economic regions: Division of the country into different economic regions.
- Industrial output: Information on industrial output for different regions.
Historical and design context
- Name of the map: Industrial Map of the United States and New Possessions
- Creation date: 1901
- Mapmaker/Publisher: Fort Dearborn Publishing Co., copyrighted by John F. Waite
- Themes and topics shown on the map:
- Time zones: The map delineates the various time zones across the United States.
- Population: Population data for different states and territories.
- Size: Geographic size of states and territories.
- Primary economic goods: Highlighting the main economic products of each state, such as agriculture, minerals, and manufactured goods.
- Historical context: The map includes historical insets showing territorial acquisitions, such as the Mexican Cession of 1848.
- Design and style:
- Red overprinting: Used to emphasize essential demographic and economic data.
- Insets: Additional maps showing U.S. territories and historical territorial growth.
- Historical significance/context:
- Industrial landscape: Provides a snapshot of the United States' industrial and economic landscape at the turn of the 20th century.
- Territorial growth: Illustrates the expansion of the United States through territorial acquisitions, giving historical context to the nation's growth.
- Resource for collectors and historians: An attractive piece for those interested in the industrial and territorial development of the United States.
Please double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.
This map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 90in (230cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
Please note: the labels on this map are hard to read if you order a map that is 16in (40cm) or smaller. The map is still very attractive, but if you would like to read the map easily, please buy a larger size.
The model in the listing images is holding the 24x36in (60x90cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the best old maps to see if something else catches your eye.
Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.
For most orders, delivery time is about 3 working days. Personalised and custom made maps take longer, as I have to do the personalisation and send it to you for approval, which usually takes a day or two.
Please note that for larger framed orders (over 40in/100cm), and some other framed sizes, the delivery time will be closer to 7-10 days.
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We can sometimes do next-day delivery if you order before 10am. But usually it's best to contact me first before you order.
My standard frame is a gallery style black ash hardwood frame. It is simple and quite modern looking. My standard frame is around 20mm (0.8in) wide.
I use super-clear acrylic (perspex/acrylite) for the frame glass. It's lighter and safer than glass - and it looks better, as the reflectivity is lower.
Six standard frame colours are available for free (black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white and antique gold). Custom framing and mounting/matting is available if you're looking for something else.
Most maps are also available as a framed canvas. The map is printed on matte (not shiny) canvas, stretched over a box frame, and then 'floated' within a simple wood frame. The end result is quite beautiful, and there's no glazing in front of your map.
All frames are provided "ready to hang", with either a string or brackets on the back. Very large frames will have heavy duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
See some examples of my framed maps and framed canvas maps.
Alternatively, I can also supply old maps on canvas, foam board, cotton rag and other materials.
If you want to frame your map yourself, please read my map size guide first.
My maps are extremely high quality reproductions of original maps.
I source original, rare maps from libraries, auction houses and private collections around the world, restore them at my London workshop, and then use specialist giclée inks and printers to create beautiful maps that look even better than the original.
My maps are printed on acid-free archival matte (not glossy) paper that feels very high quality and almost like card. In technical terms the paper weight/thickness is 10mil/200gsm. It's perfect for framing.
I print with Epson ultrachrome giclée UV fade resistant pigment inks - some of the best inks you can find.
I can also make maps on canvas, cotton rag and other exotic materials.
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Map personalisation
If you're looking for the perfect anniversary or housewarming gift, I can personalise your map to make it truly unique. For example, I can add a short message, or highlight an important location, or add your family's coat of arms.
The options are almost infinite. Please see my map personalisation page for some wonderful examples of what's possible.
To order a personalised map, select "personalise your map" before adding it to your basket.
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Map ageing
I have been asked hundreds of times over the years by customers if they could buy a map that looks even older.
Well, now you can, by selecting Aged before you add a map to your basket.
All the product photos you see on this page show the map in its Original form. This is what the map looks like today.
If you select Aged, I will age your map by hand, using a special and unique process developed through years of studying old maps, talking to researchers to understand the chemistry of aging paper, and of course... lots of practice!
If you're unsure, stick to the Original colour of the map. If you want something a bit darker and older looking, go for Aged.
If you are not happy with your unique map for any reason, contact me for a no-quibble refund.
I am very confident you will like your old map. I have been doing this since 1984. I'm a 5-star Etsy seller. I have sold tens of thousands of maps and have over 4,000 real 5-star reviews.
I use a unique process to restore my maps that is massively time consuming and labour intensive. Hunting down the original maps can take months. I use state of the art and eye-wateringly expensive technology to scan and restore the maps. As a result, I guarantee my maps are a cut above the rest - that's why I can offer a no-quibble refund.
Almost all of my maps look amazing at large sizes (200cm, 6.5ft+) and I can frame and deliver them to you as well, via special oversized courier. Contact me to discuss your specific needs.
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