Texas: Zapata Quadrangle Grid Zone "D"

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Topographic quadrangle map of Zapata, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads, borders, water bodies, farms and ranches, and landmarks. Most of the map is comprised of intentionally blank, unsurveyed land. Relief shown by contours (interval 20 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:62,500

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1 map ; 45 x 40 cm.

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Brown, Earl L.; Nicholas, R. U.; Minter, William H.; Temple, R. C.; Heap, F. C.; Patrum, W. G. et al. 1956.

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This map is part of the collection entitled: Abilene Library Consortium and was provided by the Hardin-Simmons University Library to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 109 times. More information about this map can be viewed below.

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  • Main Title: Texas: Zapata Quadrangle Grid Zone "D"
  • Added Title: Zapata, Texas
  • Added Title: Zapata Quadrangle

Description

Topographic quadrangle map of Zapata, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads, borders, water bodies, farms and ranches, and landmarks. Most of the map is comprised of intentionally blank, unsurveyed land. Relief shown by contours (interval 20 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:62,500

Physical Description

1 map ; 45 x 40 cm.

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"Earl l. Brown, Colonel, C.E., Engineer Eighth Corps Area. R.U.Nicholas, Major, C.E., Chief of Map Section. William H.Minter, 2nd. Lt, C.E., Officer in charge of field work. Topography by R.C.Temple, T.C.Heap, Sgts., Co.C. 29th. Engineers. Control by U.S.Coast and Geodetic Survey and W.G.Patrum, Corp., Co.B. 29th Engrs. Surveyed 1928-29. Office drafting by J.L.Barr, S.Sgt.,Enl.Det., Office, Engr. 8th.C.A. under supervision of A.Drouet, Chief Draftsman. Drawn 1929-30 Partial revision 1942. Polyconic Projection North American Datum. Reprinted Sept. 1931."

"Contour interval 20 feet. Datum is mean sea level."

"Reprinted from military edition for civil use."

"A folder describing topographic maps and symbols is available on request."

"Interior - Geological Survey, Washington, D.C. - 1956. M R 3717."

"Zapata, Texas. N2800-W9715/15."

"Corps of Engineers, U.S.Army. Tactical Map."

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  • Accession or Local Control No: HSU-0307002059581
  • Accession or Local Control No: 1.B.66
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth492877

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Abilene Library Consortium

Featuring thousands of newspapers, photographs, sound recordings, technical drawings, and much more, this diverse collection tells the story of Texas through the preservation and exhibition of valuable resources.

Jesse Wallace Williams Map Collection

Historic topographic maps of locations in Texas and surrounding states. The detailed maps include precise locations of roads, waterways, structures and more.

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  • 1956

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  • Sept. 14, 2014, 9:07 a.m.

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  • Nov. 12, 2014, 11:23 a.m.

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Brown, Earl L.; Nicholas, R. U.; Minter, William H.; Temple, R. C.; Heap, F. C.; Patrum, W. G. et al. Texas: Zapata Quadrangle Grid Zone "D", map, 1956; Washington, D.C.. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth492877/: accessed April 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Hardin-Simmons University Library.

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