COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Blum, George W.
Date:
1896
Short Title:
Sonoma, Marin, Lake, and Napa Counties.
Publisher:
Geo. W. Blum
Publisher Location:
San Francisco
Type:
Book Map
Obj Height cm:
31
Obj Width cm:
32
Scale 1:
443,529
Note:
Bike paths shown in red and labeled with abbreviations. The first abbreviation of the two tells the road condition. Conditions are: G (good), F (fair), P (poor), and V.P. (very poor). The second abbreviation is for the grade of the road. Grades include: L (level), R (rolling), H (hilly), and M (mountainous).
Reference:
P11340.
State/Province:
California
County:
Lake County (Calif.)
County:
Marin County (Calif.)
County:
Sonoma County (Calif.)
Region:
California, Northern
Region:
San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.)
Subject:
Bicycle
Full Title:
Untitled map of Sonoma, Marin, Lake, and Napa Counties.
List No:
1592.002
Series No:
5
Publication Author:
Blum, George W.
Pub Date:
1896
Pub Title:
The Cyclers' Guide and Road Book of California Containing Map of California in relief with principal Roads, Seven Sectional Maps showing all available Roads for Cyclers from Chico to San Diego, and a Map of Golden Gate Park. 1896. Price, One Dollar. Compiled and Published by Geo. W. Blum, 330 Pine St., S.F. Edward Denny & Co., Agents. (on verso) Copyrighted 1895 By Geo. W. Blum, San Francisco, Cal.
Pub Reference:
P11340.
Pub Note:
Early bicycle guide. Phillips dates this as (1895). The large folding map titled "Map of California Roads For Cyclers" shows the state in relief, and is very attractive (usually missing in most copies). Bound with blue cloth covers with "The Cycler's Guide and Road Book" in gold on cover.
Pub List No:
1592.000
Pub Type:
Guide Book
Pub Maps:
8
Pub Height cm:
19
Pub Width cm:
11
Image No:
1592002
Authors:
Blum, George W.
Collection:
Rumsey Collection
