Antique 1927 Vandiver-Bessemer, Alabama Rock Formation Photographs – US Geological Survey – Shale, Sandstone, Jefferson, Shelby County, AL

Beautiful, antique double plates of photographs of various rock formations of Vandiver and Bessemer, Alabama and surrounding Jefferson County and Shelby County areas. This is an authentic 1927 edition, 1927 print from the U.S. Geological Survey and is NOT a computer reproduction. It is from a Geologic Atlas folio.


See what Alabama looked like 115 years ago. Perfect for the historian, rock-lover, the curious or just as a conversation starter. Very rare. Vintage prints such as these make great gifts.


Edition of 1927, printed 1927


Dimensions: 18 1/2" width x 22" height


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Features


Cities & Towns: Vandiver, Gary, Merkel, East Saginaw, Nelson Mill, Lewis, Weldon, Tinney Mill, Dunnavant.


Points of Interest: Jefferson County, Shelby County, Huntsville Meridian, Yellowleaf Creek, Double Mountain, Double Oak Mountain, Pine Mountain, Potato Ridge, Sand Mountain, Coosa Mountain, Oak Mountain, Newhope Mountain, Cahaba River, Cahaba Valley, Shades Mountain, Flat Ridge, and lots more hills, mountains, creeks, towns, roads and train tracks.


Condition: Good Vintage condition, commensurate with age. This map is in great shape for being 115 years old. Has staple-holes in margin from folio, foxing, toning and edge-wear, and a small piece of the top right corner is missing, but this will all add to vintage character when framed.


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We will happily adjust shipping price for multiple purchases. Prints are rolled up and shipped in sturdy mailing tubes, never folded.