The Unique Map Of California. / Johnstone, E. McD. / 1885

The Unique Map Of California. Johnstone, E. McD. 1885

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Full Title: The Unique Map Of California. Copyrighted. E. McD. Johnstone. Dickman-Jones Co. Lith. S.F. (with 3 inset maps, 1 profile).

Author: Johnstone, E. McD.

Date: 1885

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Author: Johnstone, E. McD.

Date: 1885

Short Title: The Unique Map Of California.

Publisher: San Francisco: Dickman Jones Co. Lith.

Type: Separate Map

Object Height cm: 64

Object Width cm: 49

Scale 1: 1,923,000

Note: The date is estimated from the county formation (San Benito and Del Norte). This is a remarkable map with twenty vignettes of California scenes and three inset maps showing soil, temperature, and areas. Another inset shows the heights of the Sierra Nevada mountains. All these elements combine to make a beautiful map. Little is know about the maker, Johnstone, except that he drew the Climatic Map of California as well (see our #941). Printed in full color.

State / Province: California

Full Title: The Unique Map Of California. Copyrighted. E. McD. Johnstone. Dickman-Jones Co. Lith. S.F. (with 3 inset maps, 1 profile).

List No: 4349.000

Series No: 1

Published In: The Unique Map Of California. Copyrighted. E. McD. Johnstone. Dickman-Jones Co. Lith. S.F. (with 3 inset maps, 1 profile).

Publication Author: Johnstone, E. McD.

Publication Date: 1885

Publication Note: See note field above.

Publication List No: 4349.000

Publication Type: Separate Map

Publication Maps: 1

Publication Height cm: 64

Publication Width cm: 49

Image No: 4349000

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