Mississippi River - Sheet No. 5 (78 to 96 miles above Cairo)

Cartographer / Artist: A stark, beautifully rendered survey highlighting the precipitous geography along the river banks, including Devil's Backbone and Fountain Bluffs.

Date Created: 1865

Medium: Map

Physical Dimensions: 📐 17.0 × 25.6 in / 43.2 × 65.0 cm

Geographic Scope: Grand Tower, Illinois, United States

Archive Catalog ID: 3285

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Illinois

A stark, beautifully rendered survey highlighting the precipitous geography along the river banks, including Devil's Backbone and Fountain Bluffs.

Condition: Marked geometric fold toning lines.. Tiny ink or foxing spots within the upper right grid quadrant.. Pencil notation "3285" and "1864" in lower margin; collector stamp "58" top left.

Rubini Maps & Prints
Back to Illinois
Mississippi River - Sheet No. 5 (78 to 96 miles above Cairo)
100%
Scroll to inspect high resolution
Illinois•1865

Mississippi River - Sheet No. 5 (78 to 96 miles above Cairo)

By A stark, beautifully rendered survey highlighting the precipitous geography along the river banks, including Devil's Backbone and Fountain Bluffs.

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period 1865 Map by A stark, beautifully rendered survey highlighting the precipitous geography along the river banks, including Devil's Backbone and Fountain Bluffs. documenting Grand Tower, Illinois, United States. Measures 📐 17.0 × 25.6 in / 43.2 × 65.0 cm. Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Acquisition Status$100
Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive • 100% Guaranteed Authentic Original

Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Map
Sheet / Plate Size
📐 17.0 × 25.6 in / 43.2 × 65.0 cm
Date / Era
1865
Geographic Scope
Grand Tower, Illinois, United States
Archive Catalog ID
3285
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Marked geometric fold toning lines.
  • Tiny ink or foxing spots within the upper right grid quadrant.
  • Pencil notation "3285" and "1864" in lower margin; collector stamp "58" top left.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A stark, beautifully rendered survey highlighting the precipitous geography along the river banks, including Devil's Backbone and Fountain Bluffs.

Related Pieces in Illinois

Explore other authenticated historical works from this holding

View All 4 Items
Mississippi River - Sheet No. 2 (25 to 41 miles above Cairo)
1865

Mississippi River - Sheet No. 2 (25 to 41 miles above Cairo)

By A fascinating hydrographic chart documenting the complex sandbars, chutes, and channels around Powers Island during the later stages of the Civil War.

North America Sheet V: The North West and Michigan Territories
1833

North America Sheet V: The North West and Michigan Territories

By Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (SDUK) / Baldwin & Cradock / J. & C. Walker

North America Sheet V: The North West and Michigan Territories
1833

North America Sheet V: The North West and Michigan Territories

By Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (SDUK) / Baldwin & Cradock / J. & C. Walker

Collector & Acquisition Guide

Frequently Asked Archival Questions

Expert answers on provenance verification, museum-grade conservation, insured delivery, and private acquisitions from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Every map, fine print, and photograph offered by Rubini Antique Maps and Prints is an authenticated, 100% original period work produced during its stated publication date or era. We never sell modern reproductions or digital facsimiles. All cataloged items carry verified provenance originating from the historical collection of Dr. Joseph R. Rubini, backed by complete historical attribution.