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Best line for all points west, northwest and southwest : through daily trains over its own direct lines, between Chicago, Peoria and Saint Louis, and Omaha, Lincoln, Denver, Deadwood, Kansas City, St. Joseph, Atchison, St. Paul, Minneapolis

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Title
Best line for all points west, northwest and southwest : through daily trains over its own direct lines, between Chicago, Peoria and Saint Louis, and Omaha, Lincoln, Denver, Deadwood, Kansas City, St. Joseph, Atchison, St. Paul, Minneapolis
Creator
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company  
Place of Publication
Chicago (Ill.)
Publisher
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company  
Date of Publication
1900  
Extent
1 map
Dimensions
12 x 22 cm, on sheet 35 x 28 cm
Notes
  • Likely published 1900.
  • [This is a charming early 20th century advertisement for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad line, likely issued in a geographic atlas. It depicts the line's extent from east to west (from Chicago to Denver), and north to south (from St. Louis to Minneapolis/St. Paul). Numerous spurs are also shown, each with its respective stops crammed along the length of the line, which is by no means drawn to scale. Elaborate printed font and the bold railroad logo provide a pleasing aesthetic. An advertisement for the Wisconsin Central Lines is available on the verso.]--Description of Curtis Wright Maps, lightly edited.
  • Advertisement for Wisconsin Central Lines on verso with number "9" at bottom of sheet.
  • Includes number "10" at bottom of sheet.
  • Removed from unidentified publication.
  • At head of title: Burlington route, C.B. & Q.R.R.
  • Relief shown by hachures.
Coverage-Spatial
Middle West  
Language
English
Subject
  • Railroad stations  
  • Railroads  
  • Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company  
Genre
Maps  
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Type
Cartographic material  
Repository
Map Library
Local Bib ID
99954923533505899
Collection Title
Railroad Maps
Collection
Railroad Maps
TitleBest line for all points west, northwest and southwest : through daily trains over its own direct lines, between Chicago, Peoria and Saint Louis, and Omaha, Lincoln, Denver, Deadwood, Kansas City, St. Joseph, Atchison, St. Paul, Minneapolis
CreatorChicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company  
Place of PublicationChicago (Ill.)
PublisherChicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company  
Date of Publication1900  
Extent1 map
Dimensions12 x 22 cm, on sheet 35 x 28 cm
Notes
  • Likely published 1900.
  • [This is a charming early 20th century advertisement for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad line, likely issued in a geographic atlas. It depicts the line's extent from east to west (from Chicago to Denver), and north to south (from St. Louis to Minneapolis/St. Paul). Numerous spurs are also shown, each with its respective stops crammed along the length of the line, which is by no means drawn to scale. Elaborate printed font and the bold railroad logo provide a pleasing aesthetic. An advertisement for the Wisconsin Central Lines is available on the verso.]--Description of Curtis Wright Maps, lightly edited.
  • Advertisement for Wisconsin Central Lines on verso with number "9" at bottom of sheet.
  • Includes number "10" at bottom of sheet.
  • Removed from unidentified publication.
  • At head of title: Burlington route, C.B. & Q.R.R.
  • Relief shown by hachures.
Coverage-SpatialMiddle West  
LanguageEnglish
Subject
  • Railroad stations  
  • Railroads  
  • Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company  
GenreMaps  
RightsNo Copyright - United States
TypeCartographic material  
RepositoryMap Library
Local Bib ID99954923533505899
Collection TitleRailroad Maps
CollectionRailroad Maps

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