Mapped in the field by Arnold Hague and printed by Julius Bien, this atlas of Yellowstone National Park features a series of topographic maps each paired with its richly detailed, color lithography geological counterpart. This attractive example of an early geological atlas contains 17 single-page, and 7 double-page maps. The full list includes:
Gallatin Sheet, Topography Shoshone Sheet, Topography Canyon Sheet, Topography Lake Sheet, Topography Crandall Sheet, Topography Ishawooa Sheet, Topography Gallatin Sheet, Geology Shoshone Sheet, Geology Canyon Sheet, Geology Lake Sheet, Geology Crandall Sheet, Geology Ishawooa Sheet, Geology Yellowstone National Park and Portion of Yellowstone Forest Reserve, Topography Yellowstone National Park and Portion of Yellowstone Forest Reserve, Geology Mammoth Hot Springs and Vicinity, Topography Mammoth Hot Springs and Vicinity, Geology Mammoth Hot Springs, Travertine Terraces, Detailed Map Norris Geyser Basin, Geology Firehole Geyser Basin, Geology Excelsior Geyser Basin Upper Geyser Basin, Geology Shoshone Geyser Basin, Geology Shores of Yellowstone Lake, Geology
Hardbound in brown cloth with gilt title on the front cover. Elephant folio. Comprised of a title page, table of contents, a legend detailing the topography and geology of Yellowstone, and maps.
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Condition: A
Maps are near fine with a hint of pleasant toning. Front endpapers have a long vertical crease and there is a small tear closed with archival tape. Covers are in excellent condition with bumped corners and a little wear at the spine ends.