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CRIPPLE CREEK COLORADO Bird’s-eye-perspective map, 1896

TOWN OF CRIPPLE CREEK & TOWN OF VICTOR COLORADO Bird’s-

eye-view perspective map, 1896

Phillips & Desjardins, artists

An 1896 five-color depiction of the buildings, streets, topography and

surroundings of the CRIPPLE CREEK GOLD MINING DISTRICT,

COLORADO most significant towns and mines.  Dimensions of this beautiful

original map: 38-1/2 inches in length by 29 inches in width.

Published by the WESTERN LITHO CO., Denver, Colorado 1896

[PLEASE NOTE: this is an original 1896 lithograph, not a modern

reproduction]

Condition” very good plus to near  fine; several tears conservation mended on

back of map; no paper loss; almost imperceptible; otherwise, clean and bright

and complete.  No folds.

Around margin are colorful lithographs of the Cripple Creek Gold Mining

District’s mines up to 1895.  These include: X-Mas Mine; Vindicator; Doctor;

Pikes Peak; El Paso; Lincoln (Gillett); Independence; Moose; Abe Lincoln;

Arcadia; Victor; Isabella;  C.O.D. & Rebecca; Moon Anchor; Gold Coin;

Anchoria Leland; Elkton; Pharmacist; Legal Tender; Anaconda; & Portland. 

Plus, two areas dedicated to a brief history of the Cripple Creek District and

the gold production of individual mines up to 1895.

If you’re looking for a colorful, excellent original Colorado mining map for

that special room, this is the top of the line!!!

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