General Topographical Map, Sheet XI

BIEN, Julius

Published by Julius Bien & Co, New York, 1895

About this Item

Map. Color lithograph. Sheet measures 18 1/2" x 29 1/2" This map appeared as Plate CXLVI in "The Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, 1861-1865. Northern and central Florida are displayed, extending as far north as Jacksonville and as far south as Clearwater Harbor. An inset map of southern Florida is included in the lower left corner. The map is highly detailed, with cities, rivers, towns, post offices, villages, railroads, vegetation and forts labeled. Swamps are depicted pictorially, and relief is shown by hachure. Florida was a vital source of beef and salt for the Confederacy. Florida beef became especially important after the Confederates lost control of the Mississippi River in 1864. With the flow of beef from Texas almost completely cut off, Florida%u2019s vast supply of cattle became a critical food source for the Confederate Army.Folded as issued. This map wonderful piece that boldly documents American history. Julius Bien (1826-1909) was an American lithographic printer and cartographer based in New York City. During the course of the second half of the 19th century, he produced thousands of maps for both public and private publishers. Some of his most notable commissions were for the U.S. government, including many geological maps that redefined the cartographic visualization of geology. Bien's prolific output and contributions to the development of chromo-lithography make him one of the most significant map printers of his time. This is a great example of his fine work.

Seller Inventory # 322744

Bibliographic Details

• Title: General Topographical Map, Sheet XI
• Publisher: Julius Bien & Co, New York
• Publication Date: 1895
• Binding: unbound
• Seller catalogs:
  • AMERICAN INDIAN
  • FLORIDA
  • 19TH CENTURY