CENTRAL AMERICA GUATEMALA HONDURAS NICARAGUA Original 1890 Antique Map

This fine antique engraved map of Central America, published in 1890 by Rand, McNally & Co., Engr’s, Chicago, presents a detailed late-19th-century view of Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Costa Rica. Measuring approximately 9 x 11 inches, the map is blank on the back and retains its original centerfold as issued. Each nation is beautifully tinted in soft pastel colors, with engraved coastlines, mountain ranges, and river systems that reveal the dramatic geography of the Central American isthmus.

The map identifies major cities such as Guatemala City, San Salvador, Tegucigalpa, Managua, and San José, along with smaller towns, ports, volcanoes, lakes, and early transportation routes. Off the Caribbean and Pacific coasts, finely engraved concentric wave lines give depth and movement to the surrounding seas. This is an excellent example of Rand McNally’s precise engraving work, offering both historical value and visual appeal for collectors of antique maps.