Texas Fredericksburg Sheet

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Topographic quadrangle map of Fredericksburg, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, water bodies, mountains, borders between counties, and landmarks. Relief indicated by contours (interval 50 feet) and spot heights. On verso: explanation and history of topographic maps of the U.S. and standard symbols used. Scale 1:125,000

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1 map : col. ; 45 x 39 cm.

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Gannett, Henry; Thompson, A. H.; Douglas, E. M. & Fitch, C. H. 1932.

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  • Main Title: Texas Fredericksburg Sheet
  • Added Title: Fredericksburg Sheet
  • Added Title: Fredericksburg, Tex.

Description

Topographic quadrangle map of Fredericksburg, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, water bodies, mountains, borders between counties, and landmarks. Relief indicated by contours (interval 50 feet) and spot heights. On verso: explanation and history of topographic maps of the U.S. and standard symbols used. Scale 1:125,000

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1 map : col. ; 45 x 39 cm.

Notes

"Henry Gannett, Chief Geographer. A. H. Thompson, Geographer in charge. Triangulation by E. M. Douglas. Topography by C. H. Fitch. Surveyed in 1884-5."

"Contour Interval 50 feet."

"Edition of Mar. 1894, reprinted 1932. Polyconic projection."

"Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey. Reconnaissance Map."

Polyconic proj. (W 990000--W 983000 /N 303000--N 300000).

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  • Accession or Local Control No: HSU-0307002059466
  • Accession or Local Control No: 1.A.37
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth493356

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Abilene Library Consortium

Featuring thousands of newspapers, photographs, sound recordings, technical drawings, and much more, this diverse collection tells the story of Texas through the preservation and exhibition of valuable resources.

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Jesse Wallace Williams Map Collection

Historic topographic maps of locations in Texas and surrounding states. The detailed maps include precise locations of roads, waterways, structures and more.

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  • 1932

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Gannett, Henry; Thompson, A. H.; Douglas, E. M. & Fitch, C. H. Texas Fredericksburg Sheet, map, 1932; [Washington, D.C.?]. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth493356/: accessed May 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Hardin-Simmons University Library.

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