Genuine
original color lithographed fold-out dissected topographical map of
parts of Livingston and Marshall counties, Kentucky, and Pope and
Massac counties, Illinois, printed more than 92
years ago.
- This is the 1929 edition of
the Smithland
quadrangle, based on surveys in 1926.
- It is drawn on a scale of 1:62,500, with contour
lines at 20-foot
intervals, and shows roads, railroads, towns,
schools, churches, mines, boat landings, and natural features, as well as individual houses
and
farms!
- The coverage area is bounded by longitude 88°15' W to
88°30' W
and latitude
37°00' N to 37°15' N.
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There's fine detail throughout and among the named places and features
are Lovelace Mine, Dog Island, the Cumberland River, Mullikin, Gilbertsville, Lower Mud Spring School, Ohio
Valley Church, Caney Creek, Hamletsburg, Miller Landing, Jameison Hill, Bay City,
Birdsville, Tennessee River, Haddox Ferry, Upper Hodge Landing, Vaughn Chapel,
Stewart Island, Royal Mine, Johnson Crossing, Calvert City, Rappolee Landing,
Burna, Lower Dycusburg Road, Kentucky Utilities Transmission Line, Coon Pond,
Klondike Mine, Panhandle School, and
the Illinois Central Railroad.
- The map was published by the
U.S. Geological Survey,
Department of the Interior.
- It is an original, authentic USGS topographic map, not
a reproduction or modern reprint, and it is fully guaranteed to be
genuine. Overall size is approximately 21" x 17".
- What gives this map an extra touch of charm is that it
has been
dissected and mounted on linen — to facilitate use of the map 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
reverse side, preserved with a slight brushing of
varnish.
- Condition: It is in very good
condition, with no rips
or tears. It is an ex-library map, and
there are old library markings
in the left margin, 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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