120 Wyoming Teton National Park 11x14" Hand painted map,Historical Map,map art,antique map,old print map,Missoula,Montana By Lisa Middleton
Teton National Park c. 1937
Beginning with the Paleo Indians, life of one sort or another has always been teeming around Grand Teton National Park. Louis and Clark entered the scene in the year 1806, and they found the area to be rich with trade opportunities, particularly beaver fur. After a period of competition among fur trappers of British and American descent, the trade itself eventually became established, with local Indian tribes taking part in the business as well.
However, as more settlers pressed into the area the Indians fell prey to diseases such as smallpox, for which they had almost no immunity. Tensions grew and eventually a saving grace arrived in the form of a fashion industry turn. Beaver hats became passé in the 1840s, and so did the Tetons for about 50 years after that; save for a few survey expeditions by the US government.
Enter the Homestead Act of 1862 and all of a sudden homesteaders began to flood the area. They had good reason for it. In exchange for living and building on the land for five years, they were granted 160 acres of land. Many of them saw the trade-off of harsh settlement and homesteading as more than fair in exchange for all of the acreage.
So there is no small wonder that trying to create a park in the Tetons would create a wave of controversy in 1929. It seems that the homesteaders were not wild about having the federal government come in and sanction part of the land that they were trying to develop. However, one man would change the course of the park permanently. That man was none other than John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
He agreed that the land would serve its best purpose if it were preserved so he secretly bought 35,000 acres between 1927 in the mid 1930s. The cost at the time, a mere $1.4 million. However, Rockefeller had a plan that involved much more than just hoarding land. His goal was to donate the land to the United States government for use as an expanded park, but Congress and local resistance kept that from happening for 15 years.
In a last ditch effort though, Rockefeller gained the upper hand when he forced the issue by threatening to sell all of his holdings on the open market. After that, Pres. Franklin D Roosevelt issued a presidential proclamation that would create the Jackson Hole Monument. From that point on, Teton National Park would be a shoe in. One of our most picturesque national parks with such a storied history, Teton serves as a reminder of the uneasy political environment that existed as westward expansion and settlement continued. Yet today most people would agree that it is an asset to Jackson Hole and our nation. It is a tourist hotspot that has provided an economic boost to the area for decades and has become one of our national treasures.
Other sizes are available, as well as originals. Contact Lisa for more info or see her website www.greatriverarts.com. Lisa's maps are known to be some of the most beautiful hand painted maps available.
This is a hand painted historical map reproduction which in its original state was black and white, yellowed with age and possibly torn or creased. I copy the original and clean it up so I can paint it and then re-distress it so it looks antiquated.
The photographic image is EASY TO FRAME at 11x14" and is bursting with all the color and character of the original painting. It is easy to read and suitable for the office or living room.
Maps make great gifts and memories!
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"Due to the unique nature of our maps all sizes are approximate. Please do not purchase a frame until you receive the map and measure it."Full refund if returned in original condition within 14 days. Buyer pays return shipping.
Beginning with the Paleo Indians, life of one sort or another has always been teeming around Grand Teton National Park. Louis and Clark entered the scene in the year 1806, and they found the area to be rich with trade opportunities, particularly beaver fur. After a period of competition among fur trappers of British and American descent, the trade itself eventually became established, with local Indian tribes taking part in the business as well.
However, as more settlers pressed into the area the Indians fell prey to diseases such as smallpox, for which they had almost no immunity. Tensions grew and eventually a saving grace arrived in the form of a fashion industry turn. Beaver hats became passé in the 1840s, and so did the Tetons for about 50 years after that; save for a few survey expeditions by the US government.
Enter the Homestead Act of 1862 and all of a sudden homesteaders began to flood the area. They had good reason for it. In exchange for living and building on the land for five years, they were granted 160 acres of land. Many of them saw the trade-off of harsh settlement and homesteading as more than fair in exchange for all of the acreage.
So there is no small wonder that trying to create a park in the Tetons would create a wave of controversy in 1929. It seems that the homesteaders were not wild about having the federal government come in and sanction part of the land that they were trying to develop. However, one man would change the course of the park permanently. That man was none other than John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
He agreed that the land would serve its best purpose if it were preserved so he secretly bought 35,000 acres between 1927 in the mid 1930s. The cost at the time, a mere $1.4 million. However, Rockefeller had a plan that involved much more than just hoarding land. His goal was to donate the land to the United States government for use as an expanded park, but Congress and local resistance kept that from happening for 15 years.
In a last ditch effort though, Rockefeller gained the upper hand when he forced the issue by threatening to sell all of his holdings on the open market. After that, Pres. Franklin D Roosevelt issued a presidential proclamation that would create the Jackson Hole Monument. From that point on, Teton National Park would be a shoe in. One of our most picturesque national parks with such a storied history, Teton serves as a reminder of the uneasy political environment that existed as westward expansion and settlement continued. Yet today most people would agree that it is an asset to Jackson Hole and our nation. It is a tourist hotspot that has provided an economic boost to the area for decades and has become one of our national treasures.
Other sizes are available, as well as originals. Contact Lisa for more info or see her website www.greatriverarts.com. Lisa's maps are known to be some of the most beautiful hand painted maps available.
This is a hand painted historical map reproduction which in its original state was black and white, yellowed with age and possibly torn or creased. I copy the original and clean it up so I can paint it and then re-distress it so it looks antiquated.
The photographic image is EASY TO FRAME at 11x14" and is bursting with all the color and character of the original painting. It is easy to read and suitable for the office or living room.
Maps make great gifts and memories!
To order an 18x24" Signed and numbered UV resistant Giclee please copy and paste this address into your browser:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/166229895/18x24-large-maps-easy-to-frame-archaic?
To Order a 24x36" Signed and numbered UV resistand Giclee please copy and paste this address in to your browser: https://www.etsy.com/listing/172861207/large-24x36-giclee-reproduction-of-any?
To order the Hand Painted Original of this map please copy and paste this address into your browser: https://www.etsy.com/listing/172893547/large-masterpiece-historic-map-paintings?
"Due to the unique nature of our maps all sizes are approximate. Please do not purchase a frame until you receive the map and measure it."Full refund if returned in original condition within 14 days. Buyer pays return shipping.
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