Description
Beautiful, antique Historical Geology map of Monterey, Virginia & surrounding West Virginia & Highland, Bath & Pocahontas County area. This is an authentic 1887, edition, 1899 print from the U.S. Geological Survey & NOT a computer reproduction. It is from a Geologic Atlas folio. See what Virginia looked like over 135 years ago. Lots of intricate details, sedimentary rock formations & geological contours. Map even has little squares for every house that existed at the time. The USGS cartographers were very thorough back then! This is one of the rare maps where the topographic symbols & map guide are on the front. 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 1887, printed 1899 Dimensions: 18 1/2" width x 21 1/2" height Features Cities & Towns: Monterey, Hightown, Meadowdale, Greenbank, Dilley, Cloverlick, Millgap, Williamsville, Germantown, Armstrong, Wilsonville, Burnsville. Points of Interest: Allegheny Front, Green Creek Mountain, Jack Mountain, Warm Spring Mountain, Bullpasture Mountain, Cheat Mountain, Back Allegheny Mountains, Greenbrier River, Bullpasture River, Cowpasture River, Shenandoah Mountain, Monterey Mountain, Chestnut Ridge, & lots more hills, mountains, creeks, towns, roads & train tracks. Condition: Good Vintage condition, commensurate with age. This map is in great shape for being over 120 years old. Has staple-holes in margin from folio, foxing, toning & edge-wear but this will all add to 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 Monterey, Virginia 1899 Us Geological Survey Topographic Map - Highland County, Hightown, Meadowdale Cloverlick Millgap Greenbank Va
