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Very good. Dissected and mounted on linen in 50 panels. Some light soiling. Size 42 x 60 Inches. This is a 1913 Russell D. George geologic map of Colorado. The useful map followed a revival in the Colorado mining industry related to the increasing dominance of coal production. A Closer Look Seventy-three color and pattern combinations highlight geologic formations across the state. A legend along the right border breaks down formations into sedimentary, metamorphic, extrusive igneous, and intrusive igneous types. Counties are illustrated, and several cities and towns are labeled. Colorado's rail network appears in detail. Particular attention is given to the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, the most extensive in the state. Colorado Coal In 1913, mining in Colorado was a major industry and a key driver of the state's economy, with coal and precious metals like gold and silver being the primary resources. Gold mining, which had spurred Colorado's initial boom during the Gold Rush of the late 19th century, continued in regions like Cripple Creek, where new technologies like cyanide processing helped extract gold from lower-grade ore. However, coal mining had become the dominant resource, especially in southern Colorado, supplying fuel for the state's growing railroads and steel industries. Conditions in the coal mines were harsh, with long hours, dangerous working environments, and minimal pay, leading to widespread labor unrest. This culminated in the Colorado Coalfield War, a series of violent clashes between miners and mining companies, including the infamous Ludlow Massacre in 1914. Publication History and Census This map was compiled by Russell D. George, drafted by H. C. Woods, and lithographed by August Hoen in 1913. It is well-represented institutionally but scarce on the market. References: OCLC 1028739747.
Seller Inventory # GeologicColorado-george-1913
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