Original box and label for a Geological Map of Durham

Original box for a A New Map of Durham divided into Wards, exhibiting its Roads, Rivers, Parks, &c'. The label states Geological map of Durham: on which are delineated by colours, the courses and width of the strata which occasion the varieties of soils; calculated to elucidate the agriculture of the county, to show the situation of the best materials for building, making roads, constructing canals, &c and pointing out those places where coal and other valuable minerals are likely to be found.. The geological colouring is William Smith's (1769-1839) but is no longer acknowledged on this later issue of the map

1769-1839 1831 Acknowledged And C Calculated Canals Colouring Constructing Courses Delineated Divided Durham Exhibiting Geological Likely Longer Minerals Situation Soils Strata Valuable Varieties Wards Width

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