Geological map of a part of the state of California : explored in 1853 bt Lieut R.W. Williamson U.S. Top Engr
Description
| Alternative title | Explorations and surveys for a RR. route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean |
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| Type of resource | cartographic |
| Form | computer; online resource |
| Extent | 1 map : lithograph, hand colored ; 55 x 40 cm, on sheet 63 x 49 cm |
| Place | United States |
| Place | [Washington D.C.] |
| Publisher | War Department |
| Publication date | 1857; [1857] |
| Issuance | monographic |
| Language | English |
| Map data | Scale not determinedBounding corners in decimals: -125.024853975,31.0024878353,-114.043320375,43.0136923877. ; W 125°01'00"--W 114°02'00"/N 43°00'00"--N 31°00'00"). |
Creators/Contributors
| Associated with | Blake, William P. (William Phipps), 1826-1910 |
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| Lithographer | Sarony, Major & Knapp Lith. |
Subjects
| Subject | Geology > California > Maps > 19th century |
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| Subject | California > Maps > 19th century |
| Subject | Honey Lake (Calif.) > Maps > 19th century |
| Genre | Map |
| Genre | Cartographic image-cri |
Bibliographic information
| Statement of responsibility | prepared to accompany the report of William P. Blake Geologist of the Expediton ; Lith of Sarony, Major & Knapp N.Y. |
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| Note | The map covers the whole of the state but the geological description covers only the part of the state south of San Franisco. |
| Note | The geological sections included in the report are prepared by Blake based on surveys by Williamson. |
| Note | Honey Lake on north east California makes its first appearance on a printed map. |
| Note | Legend indicating geology. |
| Note | Bar scale given in "Miles." |
| Note | Shows settlements, drainage, marshlands. |
| Note | Appears in v. 5 of the Reports of the Pacific Railroad Surveys. |
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| Location | electronic resource |
Access conditions
- Use and reproduction
- Image from the Warren Heckrotte Map Collection courtesy Stanford University Libraries. This item is in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use. If you have questions, please contact the David Rumsey Map Center at rumseymapcenter@stanford.edu.
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