Blake, William P.
Geological map of the Red River and the Rio Grande
U.S. Pacific Rail Road Explorations & Survey War Department Geological Map of the Route explored by Capt. J. Pope Corps of Top... From the Red River to the Rio Grande
Eigenschaften
- Published: New York
- Published date: 1853
- Issue date: 1853
- Type: map
- Technique: Lithograph / hand colored.
- Category: Geological map
- Size: 563 by 400mm (22¼ by 15¾ inches).
- Stock number: 31686
- Condition: The map was originally folded, the old folds are visible. In excellent condition.
Article description
Article description
Original lithograph, hand colored in wash when published. This early geological map depitcs the Witchita Mountains in the north, El Paso in the west to the Missisippi River in the east and the Gulf of Mexico in the south. At the left side with find a color explanation key for the various geological formations. On the upper left side is the cartouche with the mileage scale. This geological map was prepared to accompany Blake's report of the transcontinental railroad.U.S. Pacific Rail Road Explorations & Survey War Department Geological Map of the Route explored by Capt. J. Pope Corps of Top... From the Red River to the Rio Grande
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