Walcott (1850-1927) was a key figure in the growth of the USGS but is best known for his investigations into strange fossils of the Burgess Shales of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta
Library stamps in upper left and lower right corners
*reference to ‘recently published’ Sanders’ Atlas of Bristol Coalfield
Sheet 27
section slightly foxed
Sheet 32, 1". Edinburgh, (titled), 1882. Scale 1:63,360. Hand-coloured lithograph, 53 x 69.5cm, dissected, mounted on linen and folded quaternary Walcott (1850-1927) was a keySheet 32, 1". Edinburgh, (titled), 1882. Scale 1: 63,360. Hand coloured lithograph, 53 x 69. 5cm, dissected, mounted on linen and folded to 17. 5 x 10cm between red cloth covers. Topography expressed by hachuring. Base map published 1858. Geological survey date revised to 1859. Railways inserted 1882. Very soiled, library stamp in upper right corner. In fair condition.