1897 Mount Hamilton California San Jose Antique USGS Topo Map The Villages

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Vintage Cartographics California Maps ∙ Antique Prints ∙ Bargain Bin ∙ Browse Nearby Sheets 1897Mount HamiltonCaliforniaUSGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP1913 print in very good conditionFor sale is the 1897 edition of the Mount Hamilton 15-minute map. This map would be ideal for framing or display, historical reference or research, genealogy studies, adding to your collection, treasure hunting, a nice conversation piece, a gift for a history or map enthusiast, or for anyone interested in this area.This sheet includes the first survey produced by the United States Geological Survey for the Mount Hamilton 15-minute quadrangle. The map is an original 1913 USGS print that is 106-year-old years old and in very good condition.The Mount Hamilton 15-minute map shows all roads, paths, towns, railroads, rivers, creeks, elevation contour lines, public land survey lines, county, state, and other administrative boundaries as they existed at the time of the survey in 1895. All known structures (houses, businesses, churches, schools, barns, cabins, etc) are also shown, with exceptions in some urban areas, where only landmark buildings may be shown.The Mount Hamilton map was field surveyed before aerial photography methods were widely used in map data gathering. It was drawn by cartographers based on plane table field survey information as well as information gathered from local residents in the area. It displays the remarkable abilities of early government map makers, who placed a strong emphasis on creating complete, accurate, and cartographically appealing maps.Maps from the 15-minute series for the continental United States are no longer produced or printed by the USGS and original prints are becoming increasingly difficult to find. They are a valuable historical record for an area, as they contain many placenames and features that have been dropped from more recent maps.MAP DETAILS Title Mount Hamilton State California Series 15-minute Surveyed 1895 Field Survey Geographer Henry Gannett Engraved 1897 Edition 1897 Printed 1913 Scale 1:62500 Contour Interval 50 Foot Sheet Dimensions 16 1/2 x 20 inches (approximate) Map Dimensions 13 7/8 x 17 1/2 inches Coverage Area 14 x 17 miles SHEET CONDITION For maps of this vintage, effort is made to note all visible flaws, no matter how minor. Overall Condition VERY GOOD Sheet Notes lightly handled, midsheet horizontal and vertical foldlines, lightly age-toned sheet Map Area no wear, no markings, no blemishes Collar Area no wear, no blemishes, small inventory notation in upper right collar corner, inventory stamp on lower collar MAP COVERAGE Quadrangle extent overlaid on current basemap. Browse Nearby Sheets PLACENAMES Depending on map series and survey date, all of the features listed below may not be shown on this map. This list contains features that currently exist or historically existed within the area covered by this map. The list can be used as a reference to determine if this map covers your area of interest. Placenames are listed alphabetically next to each feature type. Cities and Towns (current) San Jose Counties Covered Alameda and Santa Clara Rivers and Streams Alameda Creek, Arroyo Aguague, Arroyo Bayo, Arroyo Hondo, Arroyo Mocho, Arroyo Valle, Bonita Creek, Calaveras Creek, Colorado Creek, Cow Creek, Flint Creek, Grizzly Creek, Hog Slough, Isabel Creek, Jumpoff Creek, Long Branch, Middle Fork Coyote Creek, North Fork Grizzly Creek, Pino Creek, San Antonio Creek, San Felipe Creek, Smith Creek, Soup Bowl Creek, South Babb Creek, South Fork Trout Creek, Sulphur Creek, Sulphur Springs Creek, Sweetwater Creek, Sycamore Creek, Thompson Creek, Upper Penitencia Creek, Valpe Creek, Whitlock Creek, and Yerba Buena Creek Water Bodies Halls Valley LakeLocations : Alexander Ranch, Camp Bessie, Coe Ranch, Colorado Camp, Crossley Reflector, Evergreen Ranch, Fisher Homestead, Grant Ranch, Hays Camp, Hendricks Ranch, Highland School, Kuhn Ranch, Martys Ranch, Mowry Camp, New Camp, Ogier Ranch, Old Camp, Parman Ranch, Patton Ranch, Richmond Ranch, Scott Ranch, Silv... read more

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