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Auction 101, Lot 192
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"Map of Texas and Parts of Adjoining Territories", U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

Subject: Texas

Period: 1899 (dated)

Publication: U.S. Geological Bulletin #190, Plate 1

Color: Printed Color

Size:
35.5 x 31 inches
90.2 x 78.7 cm
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This map by Robert T. Hill, a widely known scholar, teacher and geologist, brought new sophistication to Texas cartography and helped set new scientific standards for this region's cartography. It was also published in "Topographical Atlas of the U.S., Physical geography of the Texas Region". A large and extremely detailed map that includes all of New Mexico east of the Rio Grande and south of Taos.

References: Martin & Martin, plate 50.

Condition: A

Folding, as issued. A couple small spots and toned along a fold, still very good.

Estimate: $250 - $300

Sold for: $700

Closed on 12/4/2002

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