COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
The County Of Alameda California.
Obj Height cm:
56
Obj Width cm:
84
Scale 1:
95,040
Note:
The first and earliest map of Alameda County listed by Vogdes and the second published county map of a California county, preceded only by San Francisco. The Bancroft Library catalog entry says "This is the oldest known map of Alameda County." Higley made several maps of local ranches and towns prior to making this county map. With brown top and bottom rollers and brown linen edging. With hand painted color by township.
Reference:
Vogdes p. 210.
Full Title:
Official Map Of The County Of Alameda California Surveyed and compiled by Order of the Board of Supervisors. Horace A. Higley, County Surveyor. April - 1857. Lithy. of Britton & Rey, S.F.
List No:
4600.000
Series No:
1
Pub Date:
1857
Pub Title:
Official Map Of The County Of Alameda California Surveyed and compiled by Order of the Board of Supervisors. Horace A. Higley, County Surveyor. April - 1857. Lithy. of Britton & Rey, S.F.
Pub Reference:
Vogdes p. 210.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
4600.000
Pub Maps:
1
Pub Height cm:
56
Pub Width cm:
84
Image No:
4600000
Institution:
Rumsey Collection
Ownership Statement:
Copyright 1998
Publisher Location:
San Francisco
Publisher:
Britton & Rey
Type:
Wall Map
State/Province:
California
County:
Alameda County (Calif.)
Publication Author:
Higley, Horace A.
Pub Type:
Wall Map
Author:
Higley, Horace A.
Date:
1857
The County Of Alameda California.
