Description
Beautiful, antique map of Skykomish, Washington & surrounding King, Kittitas, Chelan & Snohomish County area. This is an authentic 1905 edition, 1911 print from the U.S. Geological Survey & NOT a computer reproduction. Map was removed from a bound collection of maps of Washington State. See what Washington looked like over 115 years ago. Lots of intricate details & geological contours. Map even has little squares for every house that existed at the time. The USGS cartographers were very thorough back then! On the back is a description of topographic symbols & map guide. 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 1905, printed 1911 Dimensions: 16 1/2" width x 20" height (The atlas binding on the left margin is another inch.) Features Cities & Towns: Skykomish, Mineral City, Galena, Baring, Berlin, Tonga, Madison, McCain, Wellington. Points of Interest: King County, Kittitas County, Chelan County, Snohomish County, Cascade Range, Washington Forest Reserve, North Fork Skykomish River, Blanca Lake, Wenatchee River, Fourth of July Creek, Cathedral Rock, Sobiesky Mountain, Conglomerate Point, South Fork Skykomish River, La Bohn Gap, Big Snow Mountain, Malachite Lake, Cascade Tunnel, Great Northern Railway, & 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 110 years old. Has light wear, toning, foxing, edge-wear & small tear at bottom left margin, as well as stamp & seal in lower right margin, but these will read as vintage character when framed. Canvas binding at left margin has been left on map, for discretion of buyer to keep or remove. We will happily adjust shipping price for multiple purchases. Maps are rolled up & shipped in sturdy mailing tubes, never folded. Antique Skykomish, Washington 1905 Us Geological Survey Topographic Map - King County, Cascade Range, Wenatchee River, Tonga, Galena, Berlin
