Topographic Maps of Texas Collection 1885-1997

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Topographic Maps of Texas Collection 1885-1997

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The United States government in the early 19th century recognized its responsibility to develop and disseminate maps and charts to promote the safety and welfare of the people. In 1879, the government established the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to provide a comprehensive mapping program covering topography, geology, hydrology, and other natural resources of the nation. By 1882, the agency had developed a project to map the continental United States in a series of land maps to provide information for agriculturalists, miners, engineers, timbermen, and the political and economic interests of the country. The Texas topographic maps in the Virginia Garrett Cartographic History Library were produced as a part of this project. The collection includes 990 maps dating from 1885 to 1997. It includes both quadrangle and smaller sheet maps, which range in scale from 1:24,000 to 1:125,000, with the most numerous at a scale of 1:62,500.

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Special Collections, The University of Texas at Arlington Library

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E.W. Glafcke was in charge of a crew during the United States Geological Survey's spirit leveling activities in Wyoming and Utah from 1896 to 1912. From the guide to the United States Geologic Survey photograph collection, 1892-1912, 1898-1902, (Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives) First organized as a branch in 1889, the Topographic Division was established in 1947. From the description of Records of the Topographic Division. (Unknown). World...