Railroad Map Of The United States
1947 1949 with the 4th of july literally around the corner we reflect on the freedoms we have and sacrifices our nation has endured both in the past and the present.
Railroad map of the united states. This is an interactive map of the major freight railroads also known as class i railroads in the united states. As americans we live in a country where the can do spirit allows us to attain momentous achievements. See our interactive maps below. Not literally but metaphorically a railroad the enslaved who risked escape and those who aided them are also collectively referred to as the underground railroad.
Through the blood and sweat of many we were able to unite this nation after a horrific civil war both figuratively and. Rail maps of the u s. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. They depict the development of cartographic style and technique highlighting the achievement of early railroaders.
The map depicts the continental united states from the pacific ocean to the atlantic ocean and from canada to mexico. Map of the southern united states showing relief by hachures drainage cities and towns and the railroad network with emphasis on the main lines. Freedom trains of the united states freedom train part one. Bnsf map read more.
P strong railroad legacy map of the united states strong br br this great new wall map is a must have for every railway enthusiast. Passenger service is mainly mass transit and commuter rail in major cities. Rail transportation in the united states consists primarily of freight shipments with a well integrated network of standard gauge private freight railroads extending into canada and mexico. The scheme was assisted by abolitionists and others sympathetic to the cause of the escapees.
North carolina rail map read more read more. Take the railroad for example. For example all the yellow states achieved statehood before 1864 which means that both california and oregon on the. Tennessee alabama and georgia railroad railroads southern states maps united states southern pines nc map tennessee alabama georgia.
Norfolk southern map read more read more. Lc railroad maps 574 description derived from published bibliography. They include csx norfolk southern ns burlington northern and santa fe bnsf union pacific up canadian pacific cp canadian national railway cn and the kansas city southern kcs. The railroad maps represent an important historical record illustrating the growth of travel and settlement as well as the development of industry and agriculture in the united states.
There are seven major railroads in the united states class i railroads and over 500 shortline and regional railroads class ii class iii railroads. These lines are critical for shippers needing an economical solution to long haul transportation. Because with this card. Canadian national map read more read more.
Through this unique coding structure the piecemeal expansion of the united states across the continent is easily distinguishable. Intercity passenger service once a large and vital part of the nation s passenger transportation network plays a limited role as compared to transportation patterns in many other countries.