Description

Map of the Virginia Central Railroad showing the connection between tide water Virginia, and the Ohio River at Big Sandy, Guyandotte and Point Pleasant.

Virginia began building railroads in the 1830's. A gravity railroad was built in 1831 between the coal mines at Midlothianto Manchester.

The Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad was chartered in 1834.

The Richmond & Petersburg Railroad and the Louisa Railway were organized in 1836.

In 1850 the Louisa began building westward toward the mineral regions of the Blue Ridge Mountains and beyond. From then on the railroad was known as the Virginia Central. The line was highly fought over during the American Civil War.

This map was published in 1852 by W. Vaisz. It shows waterways, place names, county boundaries, and roads.

Included at the lower left is a list of counties bordering on the Virginia Central Railroad with their populations and distances.

Materials

Archival Paper

Premium fine art paper that provides accurate color reproduction with high-contrast, high-resolution print output and maximum image permanence. A high-quality print ready for framing.

Museum quality paper for high-quality fine art.
Ultra smooth, neutral white matte finish.
Heavy-weight 230 gsm, 9.5 mil thickness.
Printed with pigment inks for longer print life and enhanced fade resistance.
Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.

Luster Photo Paper

A premium semi-gloss photo paper with a subtle texture that produces a vivid, richly detailed print. This material results in an exquisitely detailed giclee print of substantially higher quality than a standard poster.

Printed on 10 mil premium luster photo paper resulting in a brilliant, colorful image with a vivid life-like quality.
Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.
Inks have a lightfastness rating of over 100 years, guaranteeing minimal noticeable fading over a very long period of time.
Printed using very high resolution source files.
Giclee printing is superior to traditional lithography in a number of ways: colors are brighter, lasts longer, and is a higher resolution.

Canvas on Wood Rails

A canvas giclee print is mounted to wooden hanging rails placed along the top and bottom of the map. Ready to hang on the wall using the attached hanging cord. Wood rails feature a natural finish.

Premium 19 mil canvas material.
Wood rails are 1 1/8" wide, round front.
USA sourced solid maple wood.
High quality giclee fine art print with a lightfastness rating of over 100 years.
Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.

Canvas Gallery Wrap

A high quality canvas giclee print is hand stretched over a sturdy wood frame. Printed on demand and handcrafted in Seattle, WA. The canvas gallery wrap serves as a stunning piece of art ready to hang on your wall.

Premium 19 mil canvas material.
Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.
High quality giclee fine art print with a lightfastness rating of over 100 years.
Durable canvas mounted to a 1" deep wood frame.
Ready to hang with included easy-to-use hanging kit.

Framed Map Print - Black Finish

Our gallery quality frames are made of solid wood and feature optical-grade acrylic. Each framed map is printed on premium archival matte fine art paper.

Printed on thick, luxurious acid-free fine art paper & dry-mounted to foam board.
Pigment inks ensure a vivid print with amazing colors and excellent fade resistance.
Solid wood frame with a black finish has a 1.25" face & 7/8" depth.
Kraft paper protective backing & hanging wire installed.

Framed Map Print - Natural Oak Finish

Our gallery quality frames are made of solid wood and feature optical-grade acrylic. Each framed map is printed on premium archival matte fine art paper.

Printed on thick, luxurious acid-free fine art paper & dry-mounted to foam board.
Pigment inks ensure a vivid print with amazing colors and excellent fade resistance.
Solid wood frame with a natural oak finish has a 1.25" face & 7/8" depth.
Kraft paper protective backing & hanging wire installed.