• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre left
  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
  • detail of the map from the top right corner
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Alaska (and gold regions), gold rush map with routes to the diggings, 1904

SKU:  194996

Alaska (and gold regions), gold rush map with routes to the diggings, 1904

€62,00 EUR
€62,00 EUR
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Published in 1904, Rand McNally & Company's Alaska (and Gold Regions) is a historically significant map that documents the geography, transportation routes, and mining areas of Alaska during the height of the American gold rush era. Produced by the esteemed cartographic firm Rand McNally & Company, this map was designed to inform and guide prospectors, investors, and settlers drawn to the region by the promise of gold.

Following the discovery of gold in the Klondike (1896) and Nome (1898), Alaska became the epicenter of a frenzied migration. This map reflects the tail end of that period, providing a detailed and practical overview of the landscape as it related to mining prospects. It prominently features key goldfields, including the Yukon, Nome, and Fairbanks districts, and outlines critical routes such as the Chilkoot and White Pass trails, overland roads, and steamboat paths along major rivers like the Yukon and Tanana.

Inset maps and annotations offer additional detail on specific mining regions and access points. The cartography is both functional and promotional—designed not only to guide but also to inspire confidence in the potential of Alaska's natural wealth. Towns, transportation lines (notably emerging railroad networks), and navigable waterways are clearly marked, emphasizing connectivity and economic opportunity.

Printed in color with bold outlines and a clear visual hierarchy, the map served a dual purpose: as a practical navigational tool and as a persuasive artifact aimed at fueling further interest in Alaskan development. It reflects the spirit of American expansionism, the speculative optimism of the gold rush, and the role of commercial cartography in shaping public perceptions of the frontier.

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Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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