New Towns in Saskatchewan and Alberta on the Canadian Pacific Railway
Winnipeg: The Western Land and Townsite Co. Limited, 1911. Map. 55 c.m. x 86 c.m. Map. Printed in red and black. The map directs the reader to the townsites on that year's construction, which they state: "practically all of which will afford excellent openings for all lines of business necessary in a new and developing country and particularly to the divisional point: Coronation. The lines under construction are printed in red. The map directs those looking for plans and prices to contact the Land Department of the Canadian Pacific Railway Co., F.T. Griffin, the land commissioner, or J.L. Doupe, the assistant land commissioner. A large and informative map of two Canadian provinces which experienced development at the hands of railroad tycoons and the descendants of European colonists. A fascinating look at Canada's political and railroad history. Very Good+. Item #000011106
With three vertical folds and five horizontal folds, the map has about three small splits, all at the folds, but is holding up quite well.
Price: $75.00