COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Colton, J.H.
Author:
Parker, Nathan H.
Date:
1856
Short Title:
Covers: Iowa
Publisher:
D.B. Cooke
Publisher:
J.H. Colton
Publisher Location:
Chicago
Publisher Location:
New York
Publisher Location:
Chicago
Publisher Location:
New York
Type:
Covers
Obj Height cm:
16
Obj Width cm:
11
Note:
Large scale map of the state, showing coal, iron, lead, and plaster formations, as well as a few finished railroads in the eastern portions, and many proposed or constructing railroads extending westward. There is a list of "Railroads In Iowa" in the lower left. Although "copper" is mentioned in the title, we can find no copper formations listed or in the key. Full color by county. Folded into stamped red cloth covers 16x10.5 with "Sectional And Geological Map Of Iowa N.H. Parker." stamped in gilt.
Reference:
Karrow 8-0717.
State/Province:
Iowa
Subject:
Geology
Subject:
Railroad
Full Title:
(Covers to) Parker's Sectional & Geological Map Of Iowa. Exhibiting her Iron Lead Copper Coal and other Geological Resources And All Rail Roads Completed, in progress, and projected. Compiled from the U.S. Surveys and personal reconnoisance. By Nathan H. Parker. Author of "Iowa As It Is" Clinton Io. 1856. J.H. Colton & Co. 172 William St. New York. D.B. Cooke & Co. Chicago Ill. Entered ... 1856, by N.H. Parker... Iowa. Engraved, Printed And Mounted By J.H. Colton & Co. 172 William Street, New York. (inset) Map Showing the Connections between the Iowa And Eastern Rail Roads.
List No:
0699.001
Series No:
1
Engraver or Printer:
J.H. Colton & Co.
Publication Author:
Parker, Nathan H.
Publication Author:
Colton, J.H.
Pub Date:
1856
Pub Title:
Parker's Sectional & Geological Map Of Iowa. Exhibiting her Iron Lead Copper Coal and other Geological Resources And All Rail Roads Completed, in progress, and projected. Compiled from the U.S. Surveys and personal reconnoisance. By Nathan H. Parker. Author of "Iowa As It Is" Clinton Io. 1856. J.H. Colton & Co. 172 William St. New York. D.B. Cooke & Co. Chicago Ill. Entered ... 1856, by N.H. Parker... Iowa. Engraved, Printed And Mounted By J.H. Colton & Co. 172 William Street, New York. (inset) Map Showing the Connections between the Iowa And Eastern Rail Roads.
Pub Reference:
Karrow 8-0717.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
0699.000
Pub Type:
Pocket Map
Pub Height cm:
16
Pub Width cm:
11
Image No:
0699001
Authors:
Parker, Nathan H.; Colton, J.H.
Link To Source
Covers: Iowa
