Description
Beautiful, antique map of Barrow, Alaska & surrounding area of the Arctic. This is an authentic 1956 edition, 1956 print from the U.S. Geological Survey & NOT a computer reproduction. See what Alaska looked like over 65 years ago. Lots of intricate details & geological contours. Map is incredibly large & in the grand 1:250,000 scale. The USGS cartographers were very thorough back then! Perfect for the historian, map-lover, the curious or just as a conversation starter. Wonderful & rare. Vintage maps such as these make great gifts. Edition of 1956, printed 1956 Dimensions: 23" width x 26 1/2" height Features Cities & Towns: Barrow, Cape Sabine, Naokok, Akeonik, Kilimantavi, Atanik, Point Hope, Lisburne, Wainwright, Wevok. Points of Interest: Arctic Ocean, Chukchi Sea, Delong Mountain, Amatusuk Hills, Lookout Ridge, Kuk River, Kololik River, Peard Bay, Kugrua Bay Kasegaluk Lagoon, Elson Lagoon, & lots more hills, mountains, rivers, lakes, creeks, roads, highways & railroads. Condition: Very Good Vintage condition, commensurate with age. This map is in incredible shape for being over 65 years old. Has light edge-wear, all of which will read as vintage character when framed. We will happily adjust shipping price for multiple purchases. Maps are rolled up & shipped in sturdy mailing tubes, never folded. Antique Barrow, Alaska 1956 Us Geological Survey Topographic Map - Point Hope, Lisburne, Wainwright, Wevok, Arctic Ocean Delong Mountains Ak
