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Geological map of Shasta County : prepared for the 11th report of the State Mineralogist Wm. Irelan Jr. / by H. W. Fairbanks, B.S

Description: "Section through Shasta Co. from Deadwood Mines to Lassen's Butte." MS note below title states "c. 1892". Long before Shasta Dam the Sacramento River is free flowing. Mt. Lassen is shown but Mt. Shasta is indicated as "Castle Peaks" at the top of the map, showing the map does not cover all of present day Shasta County. Afterthought Mine (copper, Lead & zinc) on N. Cow Creek indicated by crosshatching. Section from Deadwood to Lassen Peak. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Lithography.
Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Date: ca. 1892
Call number: 3684
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