COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Fisher, Samuel B.
Date:
1836
Short Title:
Anthracite Coal Field, Pottsville, Pennsylvania.
Publisher:
Watson's Lith.
Publisher Location:
Philadelphia
Type:
Case Map
Obj Height cm:
116
Obj Width cm:
218
Scale 1:
35,000
Note:
Very large and detailed map of the coal fields around Pottsville, Pennsylvania. This must be one of the earliest maps of this type, and we can find no record of it. Watson's Lithography produced other coal maps during this period, and this is earlier than any that were listed. This is an unusual thematic map showing coal deposits and ownership. Edged in green silk and dissected into 36 sections. Map has marbled end sheets and folds into a new dark teal cloth folding case 39x22 with "Pennsylvania Coal Fields S.B. Fisher 1836" stamped in gilt on the spine.
Reference:
cf Tooley Dictionary (Fisher's 1849 Coal Fields Penn.).
City:
Pottsville (Pa.)
Subject:
Mining
Full Title:
Map Of The First And Second Anthracite Coal Field. By Samuel B. Fisher Pottsville, Pennsylvania. 1836. Watson's Lith., Philada. Lithog. by J.F. & C.A. Watson, No. 62 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
List No:
4304.000
Publication Author:
Fisher, Samuel B.
Pub Date:
1836
Pub Title:
Map Of The First And Second Anthracite Coal Field. By Samuel B. Fisher Pottsville, Pennsylvania. 1836. Watson's Lith., Philada. Lithog. by J.F. & C.A. Watson, No. 62 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
Pub Reference:
cf Tooley Dictionary (Fisher's 1849 Coal Fields Penn.).
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
4304.000
Pub Type:
Case Map
Pub Height cm:
116
Pub Width cm:
128
Image No:
4304000
Authors:
Fisher, Samuel B.
Link To Source
Anthracite Coal Field, Pottsville, Pennsylvania.
