Georgetown and the City of Washington- By A.J. Johnson

• Created By: A.J. Johnson
• Medium: Lithograph
• Publish Details: New York, Johnson and Ward, 1864, original hand coloring
• Measurements: 14 x 18 in. (sheet), 19 x 22 in. (mat)
• Conditions: Very good condition, minor foxing in margins. Image is unblemished.

Published in New York City, A.J. Johnson was one of the foremost American cartographic publishers of the second half of the nineteenth century, producing widely admired atlases, geographies, and maps that documented a rapidly developing nation. This finely engraved map is an excellent example of Johnson's work and of the quality of early American cartography.

Rich in detail, the map depicts townships, towns, roads, rail lines, rivers, and lakes, providing a fascinating snapshot of the region during an era of growth and expanding transportation networks. Johnson's clear presentation of geographic information, combined with attractive original hand coloring, creates a map that is both visually appealing and historically informative. Equally suited for collectors of Americana and decorative maps, it offers a compelling glimpse into the nineteenth-century American landscape.