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    Topographic Map Proposed Shenandoah National Park Virginia

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    At head of title: Department of the Interior. U.S. Geological Survey. In two parts, north half and south half, both on this roll. "Surveyed 1927-30 Edition of 1934" "Topography by U. S. Geological Survey (Glenn S. Smith and Albert Pike, Division Engineers) " MS notes: 238375 north and south half in two sheets. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: contour lines. Graphic Scale: Miles, kilometers. Projection: Polyconic. Printing Process: Lithography.

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    General Map of Charleston Harbor South Carolina Showing Rebel Defences and Obstructions

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    Fifth in a series of maps and the key map for the other four, in color. "Shore line, channels, fortifications and armaments are from surveys and data of U. S. Coast Survey. Position of obstructions & torpedoes from information furnished by persons who removed them. Prepared by direction of Rear Admiral J. A. Dahlgren, U.S.N. commanding South Atlantic Blockading Squadron by C. O. Boutelle Asst U.S. Coast Survey. 1865. Drawn by E. Willenbücher, U. S. Coast Survey" Prime meridian: GM. Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Lithography. Verso Text: HL sticker: 117079.

    117079

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    San Diego Bay, California

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    "Revisions to May 11, 1897." U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. Chart ; no. 5106. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: contour lines. Graphic Scale: Miles, kilometers. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography.

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    Colonial National Monument Yorktown Battlefield Virginia

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    A detailed view of the British, American and French forces but with no indication of the French fleet which sealed the fate of the British forces who laid their arms down on the Surrender Field. The verso contains map, photographs, and text about the area and the planned sesquicentennial. Relief shown by contours and spot heights. Contour interval 5 feet. Surveyed in 1930-1931. "Civil War fortifications shown by contours." Topography by K.W. Trimble, R.M. Wilson, J.M. Rawls, H.A. Bean, E.V. Holloway, J.O. Kilmartin, S.E. Clement, and G.A. Mock. Control by U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Text, illus., and maps under title "The Colonial National Monument: Its History and present development" on verso On verso: Map of Yorktown Battlefield -- Aerial view Yorktown Sesquicentennial celebration area October 16, 17, 18 and 19, 1931 -- Yorktown Enlargement -- Approach highway map Colonial National Monument. Shows French, American and British positions. Imprint in lower margin at right. "Scale 1:9600 or 800 feet to 1 inch". At head of title: Department of the interior, U.S. Geological survey. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: contour lines. Graphic Scale: Miles, feet. Projection: Polyconic. Printing Process: Lithography. Verso Text: Text, maps and photos of the planned sesquicentennial area and the parkway linking Jamestown, Williamburg and Yorktown. MS note: 238375.

    238373

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    Map of the vicinity of the Golden Gate San Francisco Bay California : to accompany a report on the physical geography and geology of the coast / by W.P. Blake Esq

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    No old shelf mark. At head of title: "U.S. Coast Survey A.D. Bache Superintendent." A geologic survey of the Bay Area. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography.

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    Map of northern Alabama and Georgia

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    Not a part of a larger map, this map must be from the latter part of the 19th century. Label pasted on verso: "Compiled and engraved at the U.S. Coast Survey Office ..." Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Projection: Polyconic. Printing Process: Lithography. Verso Text: MS notes: U.S. Coast 253710.

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