santiago folch y torres (1857 – 1934)
Explore the pioneering cartography of Santiago Folch y Torres (1857-1934). Discover his innovative use of aerial photography & thematic maps like the iconic railway gross product map. A key figure in Spanish engineering and cartography.
Spanish Railways Foundation (Madrid, Spain)
Discover Spain’s railway heritage at the Spanish Railways Foundation/Madrid Railway Museum! Explore historic trains, locomotives & a stunning 19th-century station in Madrid. A must-see for train enthusiasts and history buffs!
About this artwork
- Title: Graphic map of kilometric gross products of Spanish and Portuguese railways
- Artist: santiago folch y torres
- Year: 1881
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Spanish Railways Foundation
- Creative period: Late 19th Century
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Keywords: topographic railway map , lithograph railway map , historical cartography
- Color intensity: Vivid


