This map from 1854 places Nizhni-Novgorod in context of the transportation system (rail and road) of the Russian Empire as a whole. It shows its geographical significance as a major transportation hub within the Empire by receiving its own inset, 1 of only 6 represented. Interestingly, the legend to the right explains that the roads are classified into three categories: major post (highways), regional, and rural (dirt).
