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John Bachmann

John Bachmann was a 19th-century American cartographer and engineer known for his role in early railway and transportation mapping. He worked as a surveyor and contributed to creating detailed maps of the United States, particularly focusing on railroad routes. His expertise helped improve transportation planning and logistics during a period of rapid expansion of rail networks. Bachmann’s work provided accurate geographical information that supported economic growth and development in the rapidly growing American frontier. His contributions are recognized for their precision and significance in the history of American cartography and infrastructure development.