Title	Map of Alabama 1938
Alternative Title	Alabama Industrial Development Board Map of Alabama
Description	This image is a map of the state of Alabama in 1938 showing the economic conditions reflected by the development of railroads during that period of time. The railroads are labeled with numbers. An index in red color is provided at the bottom part of the map to show which company each number represents. The map also shows capitals, counties, cities, towns, forts, and rivers. Grid lines are used to show townships. Hachure is used to show relief. Railroads, cities, towns, rivers, and relief in a small portion of the neighboring states of Georgia, Mississippi, and Florida are also shown on the map. An inset map of the city of Birmingham and its vicinity is placed in the lower right corner. The map is copyrighted by Rand McNally & Company and is made in the U.S.A. An index on Alabama principal cities with population information provided by the U.S. Census Department is placed horizontally on the top part of the map. The map is an original copy of a printed map. It is encapsulated and in good condition.
Cartographer	Rand McNally and Company
Contributors	Alabama Industrial Development Board; U.S. Census Bureau
Publication Date	1938
Time Period	1930s
LC Subject Headings	Alabama -- Maps Alabama -- History -- 1819-1950 Railroads -- Alabama Electric railroads -- Alabama Railroad companies Capitals (Cities) -- Alabama Counties -- Alabama Cities and towns -- Alabama Fortification -- Alabama Rivers -- Alabama Birmingham (Ala.) -- Maps Mexico, Gulf of Mobile Bay (Ala.) Alabama -- Population -- Statistics Alabama -- Economic conditions Railroads -- Florida Railroads -- Georgia Railroads -- Mississippi Cities and towns -- Florida Cities and towns -- Georgia Cities and towns -- Mississippi Rivers -- Florida Rivers -- Georgia Rivers -- Mississippi
EOA Categories	Geography & Environment -- Human Environment -- Transportation Routes Geography & Environment -- Human Environment -- Counties Geography & Environment -- Human Environment -- Cities and Towns Geography & Environment -- Human Environment -- Military Installations Geography & Environment -- Natural Environment -- Physical Features History -- 1929-1945: The Great Depression and World War II Peoples Business & Industry -- Transportation
Language	eng
Type	Image
Format	PDF
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Original Format	Color map, 71 cm x 53 cm, scale 1:855,400; 1:215,400
File Name	map02_67.pdf
Location ID	Drawer 2 Map 67
Repository	Auburn University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives
Digital Publisher	Auburn University Libraries
Rights	This image is the property of the Auburn University Libraries and is intended for non-commercial use. Users of the image are asked to acknowledge the Auburn University Libraries. For information about obtaining high-resolution copies of this and other images in this collection, please contact the Auburn University Libraries Special Collections & Archives Department at archives@auburn.edu or (334) 844-1732.
Submitted By	Siu, Manhan Kitty