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Description

Scarce large format map of Michigan, published by Asher & Adams.

The map is hand colored by counties, but its primary function is to illustrate railroads.

The map shows the various train lines, counties, townships and other points of civilization and development. Post offices are also located.

One of the most interesting large format commercial maps of Michigan of the early 1870s.

Condition Description
Original hand-color. Minor discoloration at centerfold and in the margins.
Asher Biography

Asher & Adams was a New York publishing firm known for their atlases. Notably, their maps were some of the first to prominently exhibit railroad lines, even if this meant a slight reduction in topographical detail. They specialized especially in state and county maps of the United States.

Adams Biography

Asher & Adams was a New York publishing firm known for their atlases. Notably, their maps were some of the first to prominently exhibit railroad lines, even if this meant a slight reduction in topographical detail. They specialized especially in state and county maps of the United States.