Call NumberMAP-2021-12Alternate TitleAlaska, Prince William Sound region, Valdez and vicinityCreatorShelton, HalContributorGeological Survey (U.S.)Date1948SummaryRare 1948 shaded relief map of the Valdez, AK 1:62,500-scale sheet, signed by the cartographer / artist who created the shaded relief, Hal Shelton. Base map used for this sheet is: Alaska sheet no.29 (edition of 1930, reprinted 1937). Shaded relief like this was expensive to produce, and only a few areas received this treatment.Scale1:62,500Type of MapTopographic mapsPhysical Description1 sheet : color ; 63 x 74 cmBorn-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectValdez (Alaska)--MapsPrince William Sound (Alaska)--MapsGeographic AreaValdez (Alaska)CollectionMapsRelated MaterialMap of same area using contours and spot heights for relief is available: CG4372 .C51 1930 .U5Type of MaterialTopographic mapsDigital Version Created FromLoan from Wes Brown. Library does not own physical copy.NotesIncludes location map in lower right. Contour interval 50 feet. Text of handwritten note: "With my very best wishes to Lynn Yehle - Hal Shelton" Lynn Yehle and Hal Shelton were friends and colleagues at the U.S. Geological Survey in the early-mid 20th century.DonorWes BrownPublisherGeological Survey (U.S.)Languageeng
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