This important map is the first geological map made of South Carolina. It is complete with the original Report on the Geology of South Carolina. The map provides 15 different geological types shown via coloring and pattern. The legend also locates Iron, Gold, Copper, Lead, Mangaese, Bismuth, Plumbago, and Soapstone. A large and colorful profile shows the region from Charleston through Columbia to Saluda Gap. The report contains numerous engravings in the text plus the folding Map of the Iron Ore and Limestone Region of York and Spartansburgh Districts (11 x 7"), which identifies three types of iron ore and limestone. Disbound, 293 pages plus appendix and index.

References: Marcou & Marcou #546.

Condition: B

The large folding map has very nice original color and a dark, early impression. There is some light scattered foxing along the edges, a couple extraneous creases from misfolding, and a 2" binding tear at left that does not enter the map image. The small iron ore map is heavily soiled in the folding flap. The report has scattered foxing and some toning and dampstaining that is more prominent in the last 50 pages. Disbound but text is intact.