Topography Of Southern & Southeastern Nevada. / Wheeler, G.M. / 1869

Topography Of Southern & Southeastern Nevada. Wheeler, G.M. 1869

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Full Title: Map showing Detailed Topography Of The Country Traversed by the Reconnaissance Expedition through Southern & Southeastern Nevada in charge of Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler U.S. Engineers. Assisted by Lieut. O.W. Lockwood Corps Of Engineers U.S.A. 1869. P.W. Hamel Chief Topographer And Draughtsman. Photolith. by the N.Y. Lithg. Engrg. & Prtg. Co. 16 & 18 Park Place.

Author: Wheeler, G.M.

Date: 1869

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Author: Wheeler, G.M.

Date: 1869

Short Title: Topography Of Southern & Southeastern Nevada.

Publisher: Washington: U.S.

Type: Separate Map

Object Height cm: 93

Object Width cm: 50

Scale 1: 760,320

Note: 1st Wheeler map, done before 100th Mer. Survey. Streeter: "Since Wheeler's exploration was in part over country never before mapped, this as far as I know, is the foundation map for southern Nevada." Above the neat line reads "Reconnaissance Maps. Department Of California." Unfolded separate issue. Outline color by county.

Reference: Wheat 1218; Streeter 2353.

State / Province: Nevada ; Utah

Subject: U.S. War Dept.

List No: 2739.000

Series No: 1

Engraver or Printer: Hamel, P.W. ; N.Y. Lithographing, Engraving & Printing Co.

Published In: Map showing Detailed Topography Of The Country Traversed by the Reconnaissance Expedition through Southern & Southeastern Nevada in charge of Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler U.S. Engineers. Assisted by Lieut. O.W. Lockwood Corps Of Engineers U.S.A. 1869. P.W. Hamel Chief Topographer And Draughtsman. Photolith. by the N.Y. Lithg. Engrg. & Prtg. Co. 16 & 18 Park Place.

Publication Author: Wheeler, G.M.

Publication Date: 1869

Publication Reference: Wheat 1218; Streeter 2353.

Publication Note: 1st Wheeler map, done before 100th Mer. Survey. Streeter: "Since Wheeler's exploration was in part over country never before mapped, this as far as I know, is the foundation map for southern Nevada." Above the neat line reads "Reconnaissance Maps. Department Of California." Unfolded separate issue. Outline color by county.

Publication List No: 2739.000

Publication Type: Separate Map

Publication Maps: 1

Publication Height cm: 93

Publication Width cm: 50

Image No: 2739000

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