1882 Geologic Map of the Southern Part of the Kaibab Plateau Head of the Grand Canyon

By: Julius BeinDate: 1882 (published ) New YorkDimensions: 18.25 x 25.75 inches (46.5 x 65.5 cm)A spectacular geologic map of the Grand Canyon from Clarence Edward Duttons "Atlas to Accompany the Monograph on the Tertiary History of the Grand Canyon District."The atlas in which this map appeared was published by the talented Jewish lithographer, Julius Bein whom immigrated to the United States from Germany sometime around 1848.The map focuses on the eastern portion of the Grand Canyon, with the confluence of the Colorado and Little Colorado river in the top right. Itoffers a foundational basis ofrock classifications for the Grand Canyon in that it lists only four geologic variations, Aubrey, Red Wall, Silurian, and Archaen. Modern maps of the same area understandably far more nuanced in their geologic classifications. Early names to the natural formation of the canyon are also provided and include Bright Angel Amphitheatre, Ottoman Amphitheatre, Vishnus Temple, and Shivas Temple, to name a few.This is a very impressive map with regards to its topographic and geologic detail, given how remote and inhospitable Grand Canyon was in the 19th century. In fact, it had only been about 13 years since the Powell Expedition of 10 men had first ventured down the Colorado River into the Grand Canyon in wooden rowboats, resulting in the death of three that deserted and the near starvation of the remaining seven.Condition: This map is in A condition with bright color and lightly toned paper. One short marginal tear that does not enter the image has been repaired on the verso.Inventory #125261200 W. 35th Street #425 Chicago, IL 60609 | P: (312) 496 - 3622.…