Description
Beautiful, antique structure sections map of Mount Mitchell, North Carolina & surrounding Tennessee & Yancey, Buncombe, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, & Rutherford County area. This is an authentic 1901 edition, 1905 print from the U.S. Geological Survey & NOT a computer reproduction. It is from a Geologic Atlas folio. See what North Carolina looked like 120 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 1901, printed 1905 Dimensions: 18 1/2" width x 21 1/2" height Features Cities & Towns: Pensacola, Athlone, Hensley, Briggsville, Wilhite, Bandana, Burnsville, Phenoy, Sprucepine, Marion, Woodlawn, Barnardsville, Dillingham, Swannanoa, Fairview, Black Mountain, Montreal, Old Fort, Montford. Points of Interest: Mount Mitchell, Black Mountains, Great Craggy Mountains, Cane River, Blue Ridge, Catawba River, Sevenmile Ridge, Cane River Mountains, North Toe River, Southern Railway, Hickorynut Mountains, & 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 115 years old. Has staple-holes in margin from folio, foxing, toning & edge-wear but this will all add to vintage character when framed. There is a small tear on the right bottom side under the legend. We will happily adjust shipping price for multiple purchases. Maps are rolled up & shipped in sturdy mailing tubes, never folded. Antique Mount Mitchell, North Carolina 1905 Us Geological Survey Topographic Map - Yancey County, Pensacola, Athlone Marion Barnardsville Nc
