Maine Central Railroad Through the White Mountains, 1904

Collection Name:

Map Collection - White Mountains Region, NH

Title:

Maine Central Railroad Through the White Mountains, 1904

Creator:

Maine Central Railroad
Rand Avery Supply Co.

Creator Role:

Printer

Accession / Call Number:

106619

Object ID:

912.778a2 M225

Date:

1904

Type of Material:

cartographic material

Physical Description:

1 map ; 41 x 41 cm

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Map of the White Mountains issued by the Maine Central Railroad in 1904. Part of the Nature's Playground Series, No. 10, the map shows the locations of all the peaks, railroads, highways, and rivers for the trip on the Maine Central Railroad through Crawford Notch. The front of the map also shows contour lines and two images of the White Mountains. The reverse of the map gives information on the history and geography of the White Mountains, including information on the Mount Washington Railway, Pinkham Notch, Crawford Notch, and the observation car service. Also included is a quote from Daniel Webster to Chancellor Kent dated June 5, 1832. The scale is 1 inch to 3 miles.

Subjects:

Maps , Railroads--New Hampshire--Maps , Railroads--Timetables

Locations:

White Mountains, NH
Mount Washington, NH
Crawford Notch, NH
Pinkham Notch, NH

People:

Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852

Organizations:

Maine Central Railroad Company
Rand Avery Supply Co.

Terms of Use:

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Credit Line:

Digitization supported by the Cogswell Benevolent Trust.
New Hampshire Historical Society purchase.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item