This rare and detailed pocket map of east central Pennsylvania is centered on the mining region around Schuykill County. Coal seams are overlaid on top of a topographic map with numerous mining companies identified, revealing an impressive amount of information. Above the main image is a separate map labeled Map of the Wyoming &Lackawana Anthracite Coal Fields. Lithographed by W.H. Rease in Philadelphia with the stamp of "P. & R. Coal and Iron Co." on verso. The map folds into stiff brown covers.

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Condition: B

Issued folding with light toning, numerous fold separations mostly closed on verso with archival tape, and a 5" tear just above the smaller map's title cartouche also closed on verso with archival tape. The covers show typical wear.