Birdseye View of Atlanta, 1871

Description: This reproduction antique birdseye view map of Atlanta, GA reproduced from an original hand colored map drawn and published by A. Ruger in St. Louis shows numerous references at the bottom cooresponding to key locations of the day. The map is titled, Atlanta, the Capital of Georgia, Looking North East. 

These historic birdseye maps record the evolution of cities illustrating the development and nature of economic activities, educational and religious facilities, parks, street patterns and widths, and transportation systems.  Antique panoramic maps are often not drawn to scale but provide a fascinating glimpse into the history of towns and cities.

Fine art Giclee reproduction print from vintage map is produced on heavy weight, matte finish, archival paper using the finest pigment inks offering excellent color and  light fastness ratings of up to 100 years.  Our maps are digitally retouched as needed but maintain the original age toning and antique nature that makes them wonderful decorative art as well as historical references.

Our maps are enlarge and reduce from the original size and do not distort or resize the image, therefore most prints are not exact standard sizes.  Larger sizes shipped rolled in tube.