Map of the City of Marion, Ohio - Street map of Marion, Ohio modified for use by the engineers of the Pennsylvania Railroad.

Tom S. Cathers

Publication Date: 1940

About this Item

This detailed municipal plan of Marion, Ohio was originally drawn by city engineer Tom Cathers in 1940. Streets, parks, public buildings and prominent local industries are all individually labeled and faint yellow has been applied to highlight the city limits. This particular version of the map was customized for use in the Central Engineering Department of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and has been dissected and mounted on linen for preservation and convenient storage. Bright color has been applied by hand to denote property and track ownership throughout the city, with a custom legend added to the lower right to identify the four primary local operators; The New York Central, Pennsylvania, Chesapeake & Ohio and Erie Railroads. Sheet Width (in) 22 Sheet Height (in) 17.25 Condition Description Dissected into 15 panels and mounted on linen with original black leather covers. Moderate discoloration on several panels due to offsetting from adhesive used to affix the covers to the verso. Otherwise the map is in very good condition, with a few spots of wear and soiling consistent with its age and use.

Seller Inventory # 1348

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Map of the City of Marion, Ohio - Street map of Marion, Ohio modified for use by the engineers of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
• Publication Date: 1940
• Condition: Very Good