Map of land-grant and bond-aided railroads of the United States
Outline map of the United States showing major drainage, cities and towns, and military posts.
railroad land grants↗
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railroad land grants
railroad land grants: explore 14 source-linked works published from 1871 to 1892, with original documents and citations.
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Map showing the land grant of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company in Montana, Idaho, and in part of North Dakota, and in part of eastern Washington, reaching from Dickinson, North Dakota, to Ritzville, eastern Washington
Relief shown by hachures. Panel title: Preserve this Montana map, it shows the land grant of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company in Montana and Idaho, and in part of North Dakota, and in part of eastern Washington. Inset: Map showing Northern Pacific Railroad system. Text, railroad information, and ill. on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Acquisitions control no. 32-82.
northwest, pacific↗
Map showing the location of the road and the land grant of the Atlantic and Pacific R.R. in Arizona ... in New Mexico
Map showing portions of Arizona and New Mexico indicating land grants on either side of the right of way of the railroad.
new mexico↗
Map showing the new transcontinental route of the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad and its connections
Map covering the southwestern states but extending from Chicago to the Pacific Coast.
railroad land grants↗
Map of Nebraska showing the Union Pacific Railroad land grant
Township and county map showing drainage, cities and towns, and the railroads of Nebraska.
united states↗
Map of the lands of the Memphis & Little Rock Railroad Company (as reorganized) 1878
Map covers part of Arkansas between Memphis and Little Rock showing drainage, prairie lands, counties, cities and towns, township and county lines, county roads, and the railroads.
united states↗
Map of the state of Nebraska showing the lands of the Burlington & Missouri Riv. R.R. Co. in Nebraska
Land grant map showing drainage, cities and towns, townships, transportation network and main railroads in heavy lines.
united states↗
Maps showing the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad and leased lines
Special map shows the main line and land grant in Missouri and includes iron and lead regions; general map covers United States showing the railroad network with the main lines distinguished by color; created by Act of Congress, July 27, 1866, with a land grant of 42 million acres; entry 329 shows extent of land grant in Arizona and New Mexico.
missouri↗
Maps showing the connections of the Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad and its land grant
Two maps on 1 sheet. Main map shows entire United States with its railroad system and emphasizes the main line. Secondary map shows land grants. Chartered in 1853 and opened in 1870.
united states↗
Map of the state of Texas showing the line and lands of the Texas and Pacific Railway reserved and donated by the State of Texas, 1873
Shows relief by hachures, drainages, cities and towns, counties, railroads, and the land grant.
united states↗
Map of the United States and territories showing the extent of public surveys, Indian and military reservations, land grant R.R.; rail roads, canals, and other details
Detailed map of the continental United States showing drainage, state boundaries, cities and towns, canals, land grant railroads, completed railroads, railroads in progress of completion, and projected lines. Major lines are named along their routes. Indian and military reservation are shown; land offices and lighthouses are also indicated. [From published bibliography]
railroads↗
Map of the land grant & connections of the Union Pacific Railroad, 1037 miles of road, 12,000,000 acres of land
Relief shown by hachures. Scale ca. 1:1,600,000. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. AACR2: 650/1; 650/2; 610/3
united states↗
Map showing location of lands belonging to the Iowa Rail Road Land Company Iowa Falls, and Sioux City R.R. Land Company Sioux City, and Pacific Land Company & Elkhorn Land Company, J. T. McAlvin, Del. I.R.R. Land Department, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1871
Map of the midwestern states showing drainage, township and counties, land grants, railroads with named lines. Includes geographical description and advertising.
united states↗
Map showing the N.E. & S.W. Alabama R.R. with its connections also the principal routes between New York and New Orleans
Outline map of the eastern United states including Cuba and the Gulf of Mexico. Shows the railroad network and steamship routes. Indicates the railroad land grant and the coal and iron deposits in Alabama. Distances from Washington, D.C., to New Orleans, La. are shown below the title. Chartered in 1853 and 1854. Consolidated with the Wills Valley Railroad, forming the Alabama and Chattanooga Railroad.
united states↗