Cram's Superior Map of Missouri

Cram's Superior Map of Missouri
Inventory
Collection Number: 
17127
Building: 
Current Location: 
Missouri Valley Room
Floor: 
5th
Object Description
Artist Dates: 
1842 -1928
Artist Nationality: 
American
Object Type: 
Details: 
A 1906 -1907 map of the state of Missouri color printed by George F. Cram on newsprint paper.
Framed: 
Yes
 - Plexi
Length: 
53 inches
Width: 
43.5 inches
Height: 
1.5 inches
Description: 

This sizable map was created by George F. Cram who served in the U.S. Army during the American Civil War. After the war ended, Cram joined his uncle Rufus Blanchard's Evanston map business in 1867. Cram's map offers a complete depiction of the railway systems that passed through Missouri and is believed to have been created in 1906-1907. In the lower left hand corner is a key explaining the map's contents including census data, counties, county seats, cities, post offices, railroad stations, villages, etc.

Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape: 
Yes
Make slides or videotapes for educational use: 
Yes
Permit the general public to photograph the work : 
Yes