Large-format
1953 color lithographed geologic map of the Carlisle Quadrangle,
Pennsylvania, by George W. Stose, printed more than 67
years ago.
- Overall size is a generous
30" x 50". There is text
on the area's geography and physiography, geologic structure, and
mineral
resources, with inset maps and a legend key to various formations.
- The map of the Carlisle area is drawn on a scale of
1:62,500, with contour
interals at 20 feet.
- The coverage area is bounded by longitude 77°00' W to
77°15'
W
and latitude 40°00' N to 40°15' N.
- Details include roads, railroads, towns, and geological
features.
- Among the named places and features on the map are
Boiling Springs,
Mechanicsburg, the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad, Carlisle
Indian School,
Cave Hill, Franklintown, Latimore, Conodoguinet Creek, York Road,
Dillsburg, Mount Holly
Springs, Salem Church, the Cumberland Valley Railroad, Idaville, and
geologic features like the Laurel Forge Thrust, and the hypothetical
buried fault of the Triassic floor at the west edge of the deep basin.
- Condition:
The map is in very good, lightly used condition, with no
rips or tears. It folds to approximately 12½" x 10", is
blank on
the back, with no printing on the reverse side, and tucks into a manila
sleeve which
has some wear and chips along the edges. Please see the
scans
and feel
free to ask any questions.
- George Willis Stose (1869-1960) was an American
geologist who worked for the U.S. Geological Survey. He was the author of
numerous books on geology and was the primary cartographer of the 1932 Geologic
Map of the United States.
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