Map of Alabama 1938
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
Requirements
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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
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