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Auction 102, Lot 187

"Map of the San Joaquin, Sacramento and Tulare Valleys State of California…", U.S. Army

Subject: California

Period: 1873 (dated)

Publication: Board of Commissioners on Irrigation

Color: Printed Color

Size:
24 x 34 inches
61 x 86.4 cm
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An interesting map of the "waterways" of California from the vicinity of Bakersfield to Lassen's Peak, including San Francisco. The mountainous area of the Sierra Nevada is clearly shown through brown hachuring on a beige background. Tulare Lake is shown fully flooded with 687 sq. miles of area. Finely detailed throughout including railroads, canals, and floodplains.

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Condition: A

Issued folded and now backed with Japanese tissue. A little toning at folds, still very good.

Estimate: $250 - $350

Sold for: $550

Closed on 3/5/2003

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