R.I. sheet 6. / Geological Survey (U.S.) / 1891

R.I. sheet 6. Geological Survey (U.S.), 1891

R.I. sheet 6. / Geological Survey (U.S.) / 1891

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Full Title: Rhode Island sheet no. 6. U.S. Geological Survey, J.W. Powell, Director. State of Rhode Island ... commissioners. Surveyed in 1885 and 1888. Geo. H. Walker & Co., Boston & N.Y., edition of 1891. For sale by J.C. Thompson, Providence, R.I.

Author: Geological Survey (U.S.)

Date: 1891

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Author: Geological Survey (U.S.)

Date: 1891

Short Title: R.I. sheet 6.

Publisher: Providence, R.I.: J.C. Thompson

Type: Atlas Map

Object Height cm: 52

Object Width cm: 37

Scale 1: 62,500

Note: Col. topographic map showing settlements, township boundaries, roads, railroads, streams, buildings, etc. Relief shown by contours and spot heights; depths by isobaths. Includes Newport, Bristol and part of Fall River, Mass.

State / Province: Rhode Island

County: Newport County (R.I.) ; Bristol County (R.I.)

List No: 4834.009

Series No: 13

Engraver or Printer: Geo. H. Walker & Co.

Published In: Topographical atlas of the state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, by the United States Geological Survey, in cooperation with the state. 1891. U.S. Geological Survey. J.W. Powell, Director. Henry Gannett, Chief Geographer. Marcus Baker, geographer in charge. State of Rhode Island. David W. Hoyt, John W. Ellis, Winslow Upton, commissioners. Triangulation and topography by the U.S. Geological and the U.S. Coast & Geodetic surveys. Surveyed 1885-1888. For sale by J.C. Thompson, 269 Westminster St., Providence, R.I. Under the direction of the commission. (Printed by) Geo. H. Walker & Co., Boston & N.Y.

Publication Author: Geological Survey (U.S.)

Publication Date: 1890

Publication Reference: Phillips, 5053, LeGear. Atlases of the United States, L3164.

Publication Note: See note field above.

Publication List No: 4834.000

Publication Type: State Atlas

Publication Maps: 12

Publication Height cm: 54

Publication Width cm: 43

Image No: 4834009

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