COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Hayden, F.V.
Date:
1881
Short Title:
Drainage Map of Colorado.
Publisher:
Department of The Interior. United States Geological and Geographical Surveys of the Territories.
Publisher Location:
Washington
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
64
Obj Width cm:
89
Scale 1:
760,320
Note:
Map shows the drainage of the state in blue with the railroads shown in black. Drainage that is dry during the majority of the year is noted by blue dots.
Reference:
P3707a.
State/Province:
Colorado
Subject:
Geology
Subject:
Rivers
Full Title:
Drainage Map of Colorado. Topography by A.D. Wilson, G.R. Bechler, Henry Gannett, G.B. Chittenden and S.B. Ladd. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories, F.V. Hayden, U.S. Geologist in Charge. March 1877. Sheet II.
List No:
4576.002
Series No:
5
Engraver or Printer:
Bechler, G.R.
Engraver or Printer:
Chittenden, G.B.
Engraver or Printer:
Gannett, Henry, 1846-1914
Engraver or Printer:
Ladd, S.B.
Engraver or Printer:
Wilson, A.D.
Publication Author:
Hayden, F.V.
Pub Date:
1881
Pub Title:
Department Of The Interior. United States Geological And Geographical Surveys Of The Territories. Geological And Geographical Atlas Of Colorado And Portions Of Adjacent Territory By F.V. Hayden, U.S. Geologist In Charge. Corrected To Date And Printed In Accordance With An Act Of Congress Approved February 9th 1881. Julius Bien, Lith.
Pub Reference:
P3707a.
Pub Note:
The second edition, folowing the first edition of 1877. Julius Bien was the lithographer. The maps are very detailed and present the best mapping of Colorado at the time. The maps have been updated to show completed and projected railroads. However, there are no changes to the topography from the first edition. Geology maps in full printed color. Atlas is bound into brown cloth covers stamped with the title "Geological And Geographical Atlas Of Colorado And Portions Of Adjacent Territory. Hayden." in gold.
Pub List No:
4576.000
Pub Type:
State Atlas
Pub Maps:
20
Pub Height cm:
69
Pub Width cm:
52
Image No:
4576002
Authors:
Hayden, F.V.
Collection:
Rumsey Collection
Link To Source
Drainage Map of Colorado.
