Lot 469

Yellowstone National Park Wyoming Atlas Map 1902

Estimate: $200 - $500

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For your consideration is an atlas map of Yellowstone National Park Wyoming, c1902. The original engraving of this map is by George Cram, c 1890-1902. George F. Cram (1842-1928), or George Franklin Cram, was an American mapmaker and businessman. In 1867, Cram and his uncle, Rufus Blanchard, began the company known by their names in Evanston, Illinois. Two years later, Cram became sole proprietor and the company was henceforth known as George F. Cram Co. Specializing in atlases, Cram was one of the first American companies to publish a world atlas. This map of Yellowstone is highlighting in a yellow color and shows lakes, mountain ranges, and rivers in Yellowstone National Park. On the reverse of this map is a half of a full page map of Montana. The map is in good condition for its age with no obvious sign of damage. It measures approximately 11" x 14"