Map of the United States Showing the Progress of the Topographic Survey
during the Fiscal Year 1887-88. English: This uncommon map of the United States
was issued in 1888 by the U.S. Geological Survey. Depicts the entire United
States with various shaded zones indicating the progress of the Topographic
Survey. Various zones show areas that have been surveyed by the Geological
Survey, the scale to which they were surveyed, and the year in which they were
surveyed. Also shows the parts of the United States that have been surveyed by
other organizations. Concentrates almost exclusively on geological features,
but does note state borders, American Indian reservations, and major cities.
Shows Yellowstone Park, was established in 1872. The area that is now the
Oklahoma panhandle is labeled “Public Lands”. Litho by T Sinclair & Son,
Philadelphia. 19” x 30” folded. This has three small spots of splitting along
the folds in the middle. There is also some light discoloration throughout the
map. Also the colored areas might have a bit of fading. See images.