COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Colton, G. W. & C. B.
Author:
Swann, John S.
Date:
1867
Short Title:
Covers: Coal Field Of The Great Kanawha Valley West Virginia.
Publisher:
G.W. & C.B. Colton
Publisher Location:
New York
Type:
Covers
Obj Height cm:
22
Obj Width cm:
15
Note:
Huge, large scale map of one of the early and important coal regions of West Virginia. Land owners' holdings are shown in color with dates of original patents (George Washington had large holdings here). Six sections show the amount and kinds of coal found at different parts of the valley. An inset map of West Virginia shows the current and future water and rail connections between the Kanawha Valley and Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. Several columns of text describe the geography, climate, and types of coal to be found. The sheer amount of information is impressive. This must be one of the best coal mining maps of its time, if not the largest. Map folds into embossed dark brown cloth covers 22x15 with "Title Map Of The Great Kanawha Coal Field. John S. Swann." in gilt.
Reference:
P-Maps 302.
State/Province:
West Virginia
City:
Charleston (W. Va.)
Region:
Kanawha Valley (W. Va.)
Subject:
Mining
Full Title:
(Covers to) Title Map of the Coal Field Of The Great Kanawha Valley West Virginia, United States of America. By John S. Swann, Attorney at Law, Charleston, Kanawha County W. Va. Engraved, Printed, And Manufactured By G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co. No. 172 Williams St New York. Price of Map $10.00 To Be Procured Of Thomas L. Broun ... and John S. Swann ... Entered ... 1867, by John S. Swann ... Charleston, West Virginia. (inset) West Virginia Showing the rail and water communication Between The Great Kanawha District And Pittsburgh & Cincinnati.
List No:
4965A
Series No:
1
Publication Author:
Colton, G. W. & C. B.
Publication Author:
Swann, John S.
Pub Date:
1867
Pub Title:
Title Map of the Coal Field Of The Great Kanawha Valley West Virginia, United States of America. By John S. Swann, Attorney at Law, Charleston, Kanawha County W. Va. Engraved, Printed, And Manufactured By G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co. No. 172 Williams St New York. Price of Map $10.00 To Be Procured Of Thomas L. Broun ... and John S. Swann ... Entered ... 1867, by John S. Swann ... Charleston, West Virginia. (inset) West Virginia Showing the rail and water communication Between The Great Kanawha District And Pittsburgh & Cincinnati.
Pub Reference:
P-Maps 302.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
4965.000
Pub Type:
Pocket Map
Pub Height cm:
22
Pub Width cm:
15
Image No:
4965A
Authors:
Swann, John S. ; Colton, G. W. & C. B.
Link To Source
Covers: Coal Field Of The Great Kanawha Valley West Virginia.
