Historic Map : Tardieu Map of France in Provinces, 1874, Vintage Wall Art Size:30in x 24in The expanded map was necessary

The expanded map was necessary to account for the boom in Illinois' population that occurred in the previous decade

Triangulation Nautical Chart Chesapeake Bay and Delaware Bay

One of this map's most compelling features is the massive "Western Territory" encompassing all of modern day Ohio

A beautifully engraved title cartouche adorns the lower left quadrant of the map

Historic Map : Tardieu Map of France in Provinces, 1874, Vintage Wall Art Size:30in x 24in The expanded map was necessaryThis is a lovely example of the 1874 map of France by Ambroise Tardieu. The map covers the Kingdom of France showing its various divisions according to province. It covers from the Flanders in the north to Roussillon in the south and from Brittany in the west to Alsace in the east. An inset map on the lower right corner details Corsica. Throughout, the map identifies various cities, towns, rivers, lakes, roadways, railways and an assortment of