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.
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railroad land grants
railroad land grants: explore 6 source-linked works published from 1873 to 1892, with original documents and citations.
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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.
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Map of Nebraska showing the Union Pacific Railroad land grant
Township and county map showing drainage, cities and towns, and the railroads of Nebraska.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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