“Map Depicting Plantations on the Mississippi River from Natchez to New Orleans” is a detailed record of the plantations that thrived along the river in 1858. A primary geographical landmark, the Mississippi shaped the land and communities surrounding it. The map shows sugar and cotton plantations, as well as railroads, waterways, post offices and churches near the river. Noting changes in the river’s course, the map was used by riverboat pilots to locate plantation landings.
This giclée print delivers a vivid image with maximum color accuracy and exceptional resolution. The standard for museums and galleries around the world, giclée (French for “to spray”) is a printing process where millions of ink droplets are sprayed onto the paper’s surface. With the great degree of detail and smooth transitions of color gradients, giclée prints appear much more realistic than other reproduction prints. The high-quality paper (235 gsm) is acid free with a smooth surface.