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Geological map of a part of the state of California explored in 1855 by Lieut. R.S. Williamson U.S. Top. Engr. : prepared to accompany the report of William P. Blake geologist of the expedition.

Title
Geological map of a part of the state of California explored in 1855 by Lieut. R.S. Williamson U.S. Top. Engr. : prepared to accompany the report of William P. Blake geologist of the expedition.
Author
United States. War Department. Office of P.R.R. Surveys, creator, publisher.
Publication
  • [Washington, D.C.] : War Dept., U.S. Pacific Rail Road Explorations & Surveys, [1855]
  • N.Y. : Lith. of Sarony, Major, & Knapp, [1855]

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CartographicSupervised use Map Div. 15-5451Schwarzman Building M1A - Map Division Room 117

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Additional Authors
  • Williamson, R. S. (Robert Stockton), 1824-1882.
  • Blake, William P. (William Phipps), 1826-1910.
  • Sarony, Major & Knapp Lith., lithographer.
Description
1 map : hand colored; 57 x 41 cm
Alternative Title
Mapping the Nation (NEH grant, 2015-2018). US036.3.03
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Maps.
  • Geological maps.
Note
  • Geological formations shown by color with accompanying table of references.
  • Relief shown by hachures.
  • At head of title: Explorations and surveys for a R.R. route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean; War Department.
Indexed In (note)
  • New York Public Library. Dictionary catalog of the Map Division
Call Number
Map Div. 15-5451
OCLC
83771048
Author
United States. War Department. Office of P.R.R. Surveys, creator, publisher.
Title
Geological map of a part of the state of California explored in 1855 by Lieut. R.S. Williamson U.S. Top. Engr. : prepared to accompany the report of William P. Blake geologist of the expedition.
Publisher
[Washington, D.C.] : War Dept., U.S. Pacific Rail Road Explorations & Surveys, [1855]
Manufacturer
N.Y. : Lith. of Sarony, Major, & Knapp, [1855]
Cartographic Data
Scale approximately 1:3,000,000 (W 124°--114°/N 42°--N 32°).
Type of Content
cartographic image
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
sheet
Indexed In:
New York Public Library. Dictionary catalog of the Map Division, v. 4, page 440, column 1, no. 7
Source
US036.3.03
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Place of Publication
United States District of Columbia Washington.
Added Author
Williamson, R. S. (Robert Stockton), 1824-1882.
Blake, William P. (William Phipps), 1826-1910.
Sarony, Major & Knapp Lith., lithographer.
Research Call Number
Map Div. 15-5451
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