1909 US Geological Survey Map

Rattlesnake Gal · 10-23-2004, 11:58 AM

Here is a beautiful 1909 map from USGS that has been stitched together from four scans.
It is amazing when you consider they were able to draw this without the aid of a computer!
USGS Quadrangles of Winnipesaukee 1909 & 1956

trfour · 10-23-2004, 05:54 PM

"What a Wonderful finger print!!!!!!!"
"Great Post, RG!!!!"
Awsome, and Thank You!

meredith necker · 10-24-2004, 10:42 AM

Do you know of anyway of copying that great chart? I'd love to put it up on the wall and look for houses that are still standing, railroads long forgotten, etc.

mcdude · 10-24-2004, 01:03 PM

Hi Meredith Necker:
You can order them on line. Here's the town by town link from the web page RG posted above. click for map order link I have one of my little neck of the lake framed in my camp that I refer to all the time. Instead of glass I used a lightweight plastic so it is easy to take down and plunk on the table for easier reference. Their web page contains hints on how to print these maps. see this link for printing You may also order maps, aerial views and satellite views from the United States Geological Survey. A most interesting and useful website. click for USGS

Rattlesnake Gal · 10-25-2004, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by meredith necker

Do you know of anyway of copying that great chart? I'd love to put it up on the wall and look for houses that are still standing, railroads long forgotten, etc.

I have just ordered an 18" x 24" copy from dotPhoto for $20.14, including shipping. I'll let you know how well it comes out. This company is reasonably priced, quick to ship and good quality. Though the largest print I have ordered has been 8" x 10". It is very convenient to upload and order from home. The fold marks that are showing up in the image are from the original map.
(Was going to include the link, but it keeps bringing me to my personal sign in information.

That just won't do.) dotphoto.com

Rattlesnake Gal · 11-16-2004, 10:48 AM

Dot Photo did a great job on my poster and the price was quite reasonable.

Grant · 11-16-2004, 01:37 PM

It looks as though Rum Point is listed as "Rim Pt"...

T.H.E. Binz · 11-16-2004, 03:42 PM

R-Gal: Any chance of posting, or e-mailing me, a .pdf file of this map so I could print it out on a large printer (i.e., 24" wide)? Thank you.

Island Girl · 11-16-2004, 03:54 PM

Just right-click and choose save as to save it. This image is almost 9MB and will print at 27X37 inches according to its specs.

Emailing an image that large might choke your mail system.

10-23-2004, 11:58 AM	#1
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	1909 US Geological Survey Map Here is a beautiful 1909 map from USGS that has been stitched together from four scans. It is amazing when you consider they were able to draw this without the aid of a computer! USGS Quadrangles of Winnipesaukee 1909 & 1956

10-23-2004, 05:54 PM	#2
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	"WOW"! "What a Wonderful finger print!!!!!!!" "Great Post, RG!!!!" Awsome, and Thank You! __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

10-24-2004, 10:42 AM	#3
meredith necker Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: meredith neck and bear island Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	interesting! Do you know of anyway of copying that great chart? I'd love to put it up on the wall and look for houses that are still standing, railroads long forgotten, etc.

11-16-2004, 01:37 PM	#7
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,499 Thanks: 374 Thanked 229 Times in 123 Posts	Typo? It looks as though Rum Point is listed as "Rim Pt"...

11-16-2004, 03:42 PM	#8
T.H.E. Binz Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Meredith & Chadds Ford, PA Posts: 112 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Map as File Attachment R-Gal: Any chance of posting, or e-mailing me, a .pdf file of this map so I could print it out on a large printer (i.e., 24" wide)? Thank you.

10-24-2004, 01:03 PM	#4
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	Hi Meredith Necker: You can order them on line. Here's the town by town link from the web page RG posted above. click for map order link I have one of my little neck of the lake framed in my camp that I refer to all the time. Instead of glass I used a lightweight plastic so it is easy to take down and plunk on the table for easier reference. Their web page contains hints on how to print these maps. see this link for printing You may also order maps, aerial views and satellite views from the United States Geological Survey. A most interesting and useful website. click for USGS

11-16-2004, 10:48 AM	#6
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Dot Photo did a great job on my poster and the price was quite reasonable.

11-16-2004, 03:54 PM	#9
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	right click save as Just right-click and choose save as to save it. This image is almost 9MB and will print at 27X37 inches according to its specs. Emailing an image that large might choke your mail system. __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade