COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Powell, John Wesley, 1834-1902
Author:
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
Author:
Gannett, Henry, 1846-1914
Author:
King, Harry
Date:
1891
Short Title:
(Map of the) United States (Sheet 9).
Publisher:
Julius Bien & Co.
Publisher Location:
Washington (D.C.)
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
40
Obj Width cm:
64
Scale 1:
2,500,000
Note:
Sheet 9 of USGS topographic map of the United States, backed with linen and bound with corresponding sheets. This sheet includes the south: Alabama, Georgia and Florida. Bar scale and scale statement: Approximately 40 miles to 1 inch. Conveys topography with contour lines, which include elevation figures. Shows state boundaries, cities and towns, railroads, drainage, and national parks, as well as Native American territories and reservations. Descriptive text beneath title, including citations and an explanation of contour lines. Handwritten annotations, in pencil, including "Map of the" preceding the title, United States. Map originally published in 1890; this edition 1891. 40 x 64 cm, on sheet 47 x 69 cm.
Region:
Southern States
Region:
Southern boundary of the United States
Subject:
Topography
Full Title:
(Map of the) United States. Compiled under the director of Henry Gannett, Chief Topographer, by Harry King, Chief Draughtsman. Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey, J. W. Powell, Director. 1890. Edition of April 1891. Engraved by Julius Bien & Co. New York. (Sheet 9).
List No:
14054.010
Series No:
10
Engraver or Printer:
Julius Bien & Co.
Publication Author:
Powell, John Wesley, 1834-1902
Publication Author:
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
Publication Author:
Gannett, Henry, 1846-1914
Publication Author:
King, Harry
Pub Date:
1891
Pub Title:
(Map of the) United States. Compiled under the director of Henry Gannett, Chief Topographer, by Harry King, Chief Draughtsman. Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey, J. W. Powell, Director. 1890. Edition of April 1891. Engraved by Julius Bien & Co. New York.
Pub Note:
9-sheet USGS topographic map of the United States, backed with linen and bound together as a volume. Conveys topography with contour lines, which include elevation figures. Shows state boundaries, cities and towns, railroads, drainage, and national parks, as well as Native American territories and reservations. Title, statement of responsibility, and descriptive text on Sheet 9. Map originally published in 1890; this edition 1891.
Pub List No:
14054.000
Pub Type:
National Atlas
Pub Height cm:
48
Pub Width cm:
71
Image No:
14054010.jp2
Authors:
Powell, John Wesley, 1834-1902; United States Geological Survey (USGS); Gannett, Henry, 1846-1914; King, Harry
Link To Source
(Map of the) United States (Sheet 9).
