El Paso folio: geologic atlas of the United States, folio 166 - field edition by Richardson, G. B - 1909

Washington, D. C.: Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey, 1909 Book. Very Good -. Printer Wrapper. First Edition. Elephant Folio. (2) 11 pp + 3 Sheets, topographical & geologic descriptions of the El Paso Quadrangle, including sketches, figures, a topographic sheet, an areal geology sheet, and an illustration sheet. First Edition: Engraved and printed by the U.S. Geological Survey, 1909. "The features on the topographic map are of three kinds -- (1) inequalities of surface, called relief, as plains, plateaus, valleys, hills, and mountains; (2) distribution of water, called drainage, as streams, lakes, and swamps; (3) the works of man, called culture, as roads, railroads, boundaries, villages, and cities." Small diamond-shaped Ex library stamp on front wrapper. Top fore-edge corner margins chip from page 5 on with fore-edge wear to illustration sheet, rear wrapper, and partially age-toned wrappers. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or… Read More

Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey. Collectible - Good. Washington, D.C.: Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey, 1909. 1st edition. Field Edition. Sm 4to. 86pp. Illus., maps. Good book. (geology, Texas, maps) Inquire if you need further information.