Portland & vicinity, Maine 1871

Title: Map of Portland & Vicinity, Maine
Artist/Publisher: Cumberland County Atlas
Date:  1871
Map Type: Reproduction from Original Colored Lithograph  
Size:  35.5" x 23"
Approx. Original Size: 27.25" x 17.75"
Description:  Wonderful reproduction of a detailed antique map of historic Portland, Maine along the extensive Maine Coast on the Atlantic Ocean. Long a favorite among vacationers to Maine these vintage maps offer details of residents, ports and businesses along the main streets, great for geneology research or for vintage decor.
Historic birdseye maps and Atlas 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 panoramics provide a fascinating glimpse into the history of towns and cities.
Fine art Giclee reproduction print of a 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as needed but maintain the original age toning and antique nature that makes them wonderful decorative art as well as historical references.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, we make every attempt not to distort or resize the image, therefore most prints are not exact standard sizes.  Margins enlarged on these atlas maps to allow for easier matting and framing.  Larger sizes shipped rolled in tube.