North America vintage map, detailed geographical illustration of the United States, Canada, and Mexico, showcasing historical cartography and regional borders.

Stanford’s Folio North America Map (1884) by Stanfords

Price range: $64.99 through $319.99

Reproduction from the Edward Stanford Cartographic Collection archive.

1884 North America Historical Map by Edward Stanford

In 1884 the Dakotas were still one territory, Oklahoma was Indian Territory, and Panama belonged to Colombia. This map records that moment exactly as Edward Stanford’s London office engraved it, reproduced by Stanfords from a high-resolution scan of the original held in the Edward Stanford Cartographic Collection archive.

The sheet reads cleanly because Stanford kept the background plain. Bright colour separates international borders, with lighter shades carrying state and provincial lines across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Hachures do the work of terrain, leaving place names legible.

  • Mountain peak heights given in feet, mostly across the American West
  • Numerous minor rivers named, a hallmark of Stanfords maps of this period
  • Latitude and longitude ruled at 5 degree intervals
  • Southern Saskatchewan shown as Assiniboia, northern Alberta as Athabasca
  • Canadian coverage north to the Parry Islands, now the Queen Elizabeth Islands, with only the southeastern coast of Ellesmere Island
  • Greenland and Iceland in Danish colours, Caribbean islands tinted by colonial power but left unnamed
  • Submarine telegraph cable routes marked

Map Shop offers it on paper, laminated, mounted to foam core, or framed in black or walnut molding.

Publisher

Stanfords
Published

1884

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Our Historical Reproductions

Please note that these are reproductions, not original historical maps. Each map is created by scanning the original at high resolution and printing a new version from that scan, which we then ship to you.

In some cases, we restore the map to remove defects. In others, we preserve the signs of aging as they add character. Review the features of the specific map you’re viewing so you know what to expect. If you prefer a cleaner look, we also offer modern maps of most locations.

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Paper

Paper finish is our most economical option. Most maps are printed on premium 36 lb paper. Waterproof paper is also available for functional maps used outdoors.

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Laminated

Maps are printed, then run through our laminator, which applies 1.7 mil satin lamination to the front and back. You can use map stickers and wet-erase markers.

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Mounted

Maps are printed, then laminated with 1.7 mil satin lamination onto 1/4″-thick foam core. You can use map pins, stickers, or wet-erase markers on our mounted maps.

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Laminated with Rails

We laminate the map, then attach wood rails at the top and bottom. The front of each rail has a black or walnut finish, while the sides and back are unfinished wood. Sawtooth hardware on the back of the top rail makes it ready to hang. You can use stickers or wet-erase markers on your laminated map. If you'd like to mark locations with map pins, we recommend a mounted or framed option.

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Mounted with Rails

We laminate the map onto foam core, then attach wood rails at the top and bottom. The front of each rail has a black or walnut finish, while the sides and back are unfinished wood. Sawtooth hardware on the back of the top rail makes it ready to hang. You can use map pins, stickers, or wet-erase markers on your map. Unlike Laminated with Rails, this option lies clean and flat against the wall.

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Framed

Maps are laminated onto foam core, then secured in the frame. The engineered molding is made from recycled wood in a black or walnut finish and wraps around the entire map. Most moldings are 2″ wide by 3/4″ deep, but maps 24″ x 36″ and smaller use a 1.25″-wide molding. You can use map pins, stickers, or wet-erase markers on all our framed maps. Ready-to-hang sawtooth hardware or wire hanging loops are included.

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Gallery Wrapped Canvas

The map is printed on 21 mil, 2:1 poly/cotton matte canvas, then stretched over 1.5″-deep heavy wood stretcher bars. The corners are braced with additional bars, and hanging hardware is attached to the back so your piece is ready to hang.

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Pull-Down Spring Roller

Maps are printed and laminated, then attached to a metal spring roller mounted on a powder-coated steel backboard. The roller and backboard slide onto a steel bracket that mounts to your wall. A pull-down bar lets you lower the map and retract it when you're done.