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George W. Colton (1827–1901) was an American map publisher active in New York with the family firm J. H. Colton and Company, established by his father Joseph Hutchins Colton.
He contributed to Colton's Atlas of the World, issued from 1855, which provided detailed maps of countries, United States states and territories, and major cities. The firm served settlers, businesses, railroads, and schools, and its atlas became one of the major American cartographic publications of the mid-nineteenth century.
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Who was George W. Colton?
George W. Colton was an American map publisher who lived from 1827 to 1901. He worked in New York with the family firm J. H. Colton and Company.
What was Colton's Atlas of the World?
Colton's Atlas of the World was a detailed world atlas issued from 1855. It combined maps of countries and regions with geographic information for general readers and reference users.
Who founded J. H. Colton and Company?
The firm was established by George W. Colton's father, Joseph Hutchins Colton. George later contributed to the company's map and atlas publishing work.
What kind of maps did George W. Colton publish?
His publishing work covered maps of countries, regions, and the wider world. The company produced atlases and other reference maps during the expansion of commercial American cartography.
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