COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Attributed Author:
Wheeler, G.M.
Date:
1877
Short Title:
Astronomical observatory, Ogden, Utah.
Publisher:
U.S.
Publisher Location:
Washington
Type:
Atlas Map
Type:
View
Obj Height cm:
24
Obj Width cm:
17
Scale 1:
130
Note:
Sepia tone lithographed architectural plan and front elevation.
State/Province:
Utah
City:
Ogden (Utah)
Full Title:
Plan and elevation of the astronomical observatory at Ogden, Utah. Erected 1873. Chs. Herman, del. U.S. Geographical Surveys West of the 100th Meridian. The Graphic Co., N.Y. (1877)
List No:
2220.042
Page No:
v. 2 pl. 1
Series No:
49
Engraver or Printer:
Graphic Co. Photo-Lith.
Engraver or Printer:
Herman, Charles
Publication Author:
Wheeler, G.M.
Pub Date:
1875
Pub Title:
Report upon United States Geographical Surveys West of the One Hundredth Meridian, in charge of Capt. Geo. M. Wheeler, Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army ... In seven volumes and one supplement, accompanied by one topographic and one geologic atlas.
Pub Reference:
Wheat v. 5, p 338-342; Karrow "George M. Wheeler ..." in Koepp Exploration and Mapping of the American West.
Pub Note:
These seven text volumes were published from 1875 to 1889. They consist the final, monumental report of Wheeler's Survey. The first volume, Geographical Report, contains much valuable information on the general history of western U.S. mapping and specific details on the sources of the Survey's map sheets. The Topographic and Geologic Atlas were issued separately. Bound in linen with title, date, volume number and topic on the spine.
Pub List No:
2220.000
Pub Type:
Exploration Book
Pub Maps:
27
Pub Height cm:
30
Pub Width cm:
24
Image No:
2220042
Authors:
Wheeler, G.M.
Collection:
Rumsey Collection
Link To Source
Astronomical observatory, Ogden, Utah.
