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A Cartographic History Of Huntington, West Virginia, 1871-1903, Brooks Bryant
A Cartographic History Of Huntington, West Virginia, 1871-1903, Brooks Bryant
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Maps provide a visual representation of the space that surrounds us, revealing how streets, towns, cities, states and countries developed physical boundaries. Plotting change over time through maps allows people to study and reflect on the environment leading to a better understanding of spatial reality. Just like any other primary source, maps are a creation of their social and cultural context conveying certain details while omitting others.
0826: Carlton D. "Buck" Weaver Map Collection, Marshall University Special Collections
0826: Carlton D. "Buck" Weaver Map Collection, Marshall University Special Collections
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This collection consists of 33 early American maps documenting the Trans-Allegheny region between 1631 and 1881 collected by Carlton D. Weaver. Sizes, formats, and printing processes vary greatly. Of particular note are maps featuring railroads and coal. Maps numbered 12 and 13 are high-quality reproductions; the others are original.
To view materials from this collection that are digitized and available online, search the Carlton D. "Buck" Weaver Map Collection here.