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Map of the region adjacent to the Bay of San Francisco

Description: Two sheet map. At head off title: "State Geological Survey of California, J.D. Whitney, State Geologist." "The coast, rancho, township and section lines from materials furnished by the U.S. Coast Survey and the U.S. Surveyor General's office, the topography chiefly from original surveys by C.F. Hoffman." Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography.
Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1873
Call number: 374289
Creator: Geological Survey of California(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 113 x 83 cm on 2 sheets
Associated people: Bien, Julius,; Hoffman, Charles F.
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Map of California and Nevada / Drawn by F. v. Leicht and A. Craven

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Fragile. Sections loosing backing. At head of title: "State Geological Survey of California, J. D. Whitney, State Geologist. "Revised by Hoffman and Craven and issued by Authority of the Regents of the University of California given May 12th 1874." Based on work of the State Geological Survey, U.S. coast and land surveys, Fortieth Parallel survey under C. King, U.S. Engineer explorations under Williamson and Wheeler, Central Pacific Railroad survey under B. Ives, and California survey by Wachenreuder, et al. Ms note: 317930 no. 346. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: shaded. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Polyconic. Printing Process: Lithography.

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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.

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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.

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Map of Alaska in relief

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"Alaska Mineral Resources Branch. Alfred H. Brooks, Chief Alaskan Geologist. R. H. Sargent, Topographic Engineer in charge. Base compiled chiefly from maps of the U. S. Geological Survey, U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, and International Boundary Commission. British Columbia and Yukon from Canadian official sources. Relief by Jno. H. Renshawe. 1923." Sub map: Aleutian Islands. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: shaded. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Polyconic. Printing Process: Lithography. Other Features: Sub-maps.

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Map of the region adjacent to the Bay of San Francisco

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