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Geological section from the Colorado River to the Pacific Ocean : explored by Lieut. R.S. Williamson, Corps of Topl. Engrs., 1853

Title
Geological section from the Colorado River to the Pacific Ocean : explored by Lieut. R.S. Williamson, Corps of Topl. Engrs., 1853 / constructed ... prepared in Office of Pacific Rail Road Exploration & Surveys, War Department, by William P. Blake.
Author
United States. War Department. Office of P.R.R. Surveys, creator, publisher.
Publication
  • [Washington, D.C.] : War Dept., U.S. Pacific Rail Road Explorations & Surveys, [1853]
  • 379 Broadway, N.Y. : Ackerman, Lith., [1853]

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CartographicSupervised use Map Div. 15-5444Schwarzman Building - Map Division Room 117

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Additional Authors
  • Williamson, R. S. (Robert Stockton), 1824-1882.
  • Blake, William P. (William Phipps), 1826-1910
  • Ackerman Lithr, lithographer.
Description
2 sections on 1 sheet; 8 x 97 cm and 8 x 97 cm, on sheet 27 x 101 cm
Alternative Title
Mapping the Nation (NEH grant, 2015-2018). US036.2.02
Subject
  • Geology > California > Maps
  • Geology, Stratigraphic > Maps
  • Pacific railroads > Explorations and surveys > Maps
  • Geology, Stratigraphic
  • Pacific railroads > Explorations and surveys
  • California > Maps
  • Arizona > Maps
  • Arizona
  • California
Genre/Form
  • Maps.
  • Geological cross-sections.
Note
  • "Section 9, sheet VI"--Upper right margin.
  • At head of title: U.S. Pacific rail road explorations & surveys; War Department.
Indexed In (note)
  • New York Public Library. Dictionary catalog of the Map Division
Call Number
Map Div. 15-5444
OCLC
39021808
Author
United States. War Department. Office of P.R.R. Surveys, creator, publisher.
Title
Geological section from the Colorado River to the Pacific Ocean : explored by Lieut. R.S. Williamson, Corps of Topl. Engrs., 1853 / constructed ... prepared in Office of Pacific Rail Road Exploration & Surveys, War Department, by William P. Blake.
Publisher
[Washington, D.C.] : War Dept., U.S. Pacific Rail Road Explorations & Surveys, [1853]
Manufacturer
379 Broadway, N.Y. : Ackerman, Lith., [1853]
Cartographic Data
Scale approximately 1:127,000 (W 121°30ʹ--W 111°28ʹ/N 36°56ʹ--N 31°37ʹ).
Type of Content
cartographic image
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
sheet
Indexed In:
New York Public Library. Dictionary catalog of the Map Division, v. 4, page 440, column 1, no. 2
Source
US036.2.02
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Place of Publication
United States District of Columbia Washington.
Added Author
Williamson, R. S. (Robert Stockton), 1824-1882.
Blake, William P. (William Phipps), 1826-1910, surveyor.
Ackerman Lithr, lithographer.
Research Call Number
Map Div. 15-5444
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