Contents: Rhode Island atlas. / Geological Survey (U.S.) / 1891

Contents: Rhode Island atlas. Geological Survey (U.S.), 1891

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Full Title: Rhode Island county map. U.S. Geological Survey, J.W. Powell, Director. State of Rhode Island ... commissioners. Surveyed 1885-1888. Geo. H. Walker & Co., Boston & N.Y., edition of 1891.

Author: Geological Survey (U.S.)

Date: 1891

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Author: Geological Survey (U.S.)

Date: 1891

Short Title: Contents: Rhode Island atlas.

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

Type: Atlas Map

Object Height cm: 49

Object Width cm: 35

Scale 1: 250,000

Note: Colored topographic map. Relief shown by contours; depths by isobaths. Shows settlements, railroads, etc.

State / Province: Rhode Island

Full Title: Rhode Island county map. U.S. Geological Survey, J.W. Powell, Director. State of Rhode Island ... commissioners. Surveyed 1885-1888. Geo. H. Walker & Co., Boston & N.Y., edition of 1891.

List No: 4834.001

Series No: 5

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: 4834001

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