The interpretation of Topographic Maps. [U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper No. 60]. [First edition].

Salisbury, R.D. and Atwood, W.W.

Published by the Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 1908

Washington, thick quarto, 84 p. and 170 plates, many double-page, most in color. ***CONTENT: The authors designed this volume to illustrate, via maps and photos, the important landscapes and geologic features in various States and Territories across the country. The illustrations include topographic and geologic maps, and many striking photographs of landscapes, scenery, and the evidence of ancient and modern geologic processes. Processes described and splendidly illustrated include glacial, wind and stream erosion, the formation of lakes, valleys and mountains, depositional features (alluvial fans, deltas, dunes, river terraces, moraines, and other glacial features), stream evolution, ground water effects, sink holes, coast-line features, faults, folds, and volcanic activity, and much more. The turn-of-the-century maps also show numerous cultural features: cities, towns and villages, canals, roadways, and rail lines, and house and building locations. Also featured are maps/views in Grand Canyon, Yosemite and Yellowstone, the Rockies, San Francisco, Lassen Peak (CA), the Mississippi, Cape Cod, Crater Lake, Niagara Falls, parts of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, New York City, Long Island (NY), Atlantic City, the California and Maine coasts, etc. This volume was used in the Geology 101 class at Wellesley College, and an old exam given by "Miss Bowman" is loosely inserted! The volume is replete with interesting scientific and historical data and is just fun to peruse! ***CONDITION: This is a VG+ copy in 20th c. brown cloth, with gilt-stamped titles on the backstrip. Save for minor edge rubbing, the covers are well preserved. Spine lettering bold and bright. Joints and hinges very solid, binding very firm. The text pages and illustrations are typically near pristine, save for one map that is taped back in. Maps are on thick paper. The only evidence of previous ownership is a "Wellesley Geology and Geography Department" stamp on the title page. A sound, attractive copy of an informative work. Nickles 905. International shipping will be extra, but only at my cost. Seller Inventory # OG5585

Bibliographic Details

Title: The interpretation of Topographic Maps. [U.S...
Publisher: the Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
Publication Date: 1908
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition