Rare Philadelphia Map: Smith, J. L.; New Map of Philadelphia and Vicinity Compiled from the Latest Surveys and Records. 1897

Smith, J. L.; New Map of Philadelphia and Vicinity Compiled from the Latest Surveys and Records.  Published by J. L. Smith, 27 South Sixth St. Philadelphia, 1897, Scale One Inch to the Mile. Separately issued, folding map in two sheets. Each sheet measures 26 x 22 with color highlights and folding into the original green cloth covered boards.

The map sheets are in very good condition with very minor toning at margins, boards are in very good condition. Over all an exceptionally clean map in the original case.

The map covers the area from Philadelphia and as as far north as North Wales, to the east as far as Moorestown, New Jersey and to the west to Downingtown. Major streets and some buildings are shown in the city. Information for surrounding areas, include roads, rivers, rail lines, canals, mills, hotels, meeting houses, as well as geographic details.