Genuine
original color lithographed fold-out dissected topographical map of
part
of Pulaski County, in south-central
Kentucky, printed
more
than 85
years ago.
- This is the 1935
edition
of
the Somerset
quadrangle, based on surveys in 1929.
- It is drawn on a scale of 1:62,500, with contour
lines at 20-foot
intervals, and shows roads, towns, churches, schools,
railroads, and
natural features, as well as individual homes and farms.
- The coverage area is bounded by longitude 84°30' W to
84°45' W
and latitude
37°00' N to 37°15' N, including tiny portions of Casey and Lincoln
counties.
-
There's fine detail throughout, and among the named places and
features on the map are the Mt. Zion School, Science Hill, Norwood,
Smithers Knob, Briary Church, Waitsboro Ferry on the Cumberland River,
Ferguson, Antioch Bend, Camp Hollow School, Oak Hill, Shaften, Delmer,
the Southern Railroad, Fishing Creek, Nancy, Bobtown, Elihu,
Strawberry, Ringgold,
Mill Springs National Cemetery, Northfield, Holtzclaw Knob, Crab
Orchard Road, and Bourbon, spelled
Burbon on the map and today a town that seems to have vanished,
although there is a
West Bourbon Road.
- This map was published by
the
U.S. Geological Survey,
Department of the Interior and is an original, authentic USGS topographic map, not
a reproduction or modern reprint, fully guaranteed to be
genuine. Overall size is approximately 21" x 17".
- What gives this map an extra touch of allure is that it
has been
dissected and mounted on linen — to facilitate its use during
research, so the folds would not wear when the map was opened and
closed.
- The dissection and mounting were done in a careful and
professional manner for the Lithic Laboratory in Columbus, Ohio.
- The Lithic Laboratory was established in January 1938 by
the Ohio
Historical Society for the study of stone tools and flint making by
Native Americans in the eastern United States. The laboratory was to
function for only a few years, being discontinued on the eve of World
War Two, but it played a critical role in the history of modern
stone-tool studies.
- The images show the
dissection, which leaves a gutter of space between the panels. Note
that
there is no missing information; the paper map was neatly cut into
pieces and the pieces were slid slightly apart and mounted on linen.
- The linen used for mounting the map has a soft cottony
feel, further
adding to the map's charm. It is a delight to hold it in your hands.
-
The map has been
folded to approximately 8½" x 5½" and has a handwritten title on the
verso, or reverse side, preserved with a slight brushing of
varnish.
- Condition: It is in very good
condition, bright and clean, with no rips, tears,
or writing. It is an ex-library map, and
there are old library markings
in the margins, outside of the image area. Please see
the scans
and feel
free to ask any questions.
- Buy with confidence! We are always happy to combine
shipping on the
purchase of multiple items — just make sure to pay for everything
at one time, not individually.
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