Original 1929 USGS Topo Map SMITHLAND Kentucky Calvert City Ohio River Illiniois

Description: 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. 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. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

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