40th Parallel Survey Map IV—Nevada Plateau—Topographical—Clarence King 1876

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SKU: P-9-001057

Map IV — Nevada Plateau [Topographical]


A large two sheet map from Clarence King’s 1876 Geological and Topographical Atlas of the Fortieth Parallel Survey, the War Department expedition sent to examine the geological structure, geography and natural resources of a broad belt flanking the Central and Union Pacific railroads. King (1842–1901), appointed geologist-in-charge at only twenty-five and later the first Director of the U.S. Geological Survey, oversaw what Rumsey calls a “magnificent” atlas: a pioneering attempt to map the American West in one broad continuous cross-section. This topographical map follows the survey west from Bovine, Utah, across the Nevada Plateau to Argenta, Nevada. The brush-shaded relief is especially effective here, clarifying the rhythm of uplands, intervening valleys and mountain blocks across eastern and central Nevada.

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Size 77 x 120 cm | 30.5 x 47.0 inches

Date Published: 1876

Type: Large double sheet elephant folio antique topographical survey map

Author: King, Clarence Rivers

Publication: King’s Geological & Topographical Atlas of the 40th Parallel

Engineer Department, U.S.A. Geological and Topographical Atlas accompanying the Report of the Geological Exploration of the Fortieth Parallel, made by authority of the Honorable Secretary of War, under the direction of Brig. and Brvt. Major General A. A. Humphreys, Chief of Engineers U.S.A., by Clarence King, U.S. Geologist in Charge. 1876. Julius Bien, Lith.

Condition: Good |

Good; suitable for framing. A large two-sheet elephant folio map, offered unjoined. The first image shows the map in its present unjoined state, while a second digital composite image illustrates how it would appear if joined. The two sheets can be joined on request (additional fee applies); we will contact you before shipping to confirm whether you would like this done. The size stated is that estimated for the two sheets when joined. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain

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