Inman South Carolina Boiling Springs USGS Topo Map 1964

This vintage sheet is a 1961 edition of the Inman South Carolina USGS topographic map. It is an original 62-year-old 1964 United States Geological Survey print in very good condition.

SHEET NOTES
Surveyed before completion of Interstate 26.

HOW THIS MAP CAN BE USED
In addition to making a fascinating conversation piece, this sheet would look great in a frame or on display, make a unique and prized gift for anyone interested in this area, be perfect as a reference for genealogy studies or general historical research, or fill that missing piece in your collection. Maps of this vintage are printed on durable stock and are well-suited for outdoor activities and recreation of all kinds, including hiking, backpacking, hunting, rafting and kayaking, backcountry skiing, geocaching, general exploration, treasure hunting, etc.

* Title-> Inman
* States-> South Carolina, North Carolina
* Edition-> 1961
* Printed-> 1964

FEATURES SHOWN ON THE MAP
The Inman 15-minute map shows cities and towns, roads, railroads, utilities and energy infrastructure, rivers, creeks, elevation contour lines, public land survey lines, county, state, and other administrative boundaries as they existed at the time of the survey in 1955 through 1961. A reddish tint may be used on this sheet to indicate urban areas where only landmark buildings will be shown. Outside of those areas, all known structures (houses, businesses churches, schools, barns, cabins, etc) are shown.

* Series-> 15-minute
* Scale-> 1:62500
* Contour Interval-> 20 Foot
* Surveyed-> 1955 through 1961 Aerial and Field Survey

A VALUABLE HISTORICAL RECORD
Maps from the 15-minute series for the continental United States are no longer produced or printed by the USGS and original prints are becoming increasingly difficult to find. They are a valuable historical record for an area, as they contain many placenames and features that have been dropped from more recent maps.

* Sheet Dimensions-> 17 x 21 inches (approximate)
* Map Dimensions-> 14 1/4 x 17 1/2 inches
* Map Coverage-> 14 x 17 miles

SHEET CONDITION: Very Good
* Sheet Notes-> lightly handled, midsheet horizontal foldline
* Map Area-> no wear, no markings, no blemishes
* Collar Area-> no wear or tears, no markings, minor age-toning along right collar

PLACENAMES
The following places are found within the boundary of this quadrangle. They may or may not be shown or labeled, depending on the map series and vintage.
* Cities and Towns-> Boiling Springs, Landrum, Inman, Tryon, Inman Mills, Columbus, and Campobello
* Counties Covered-> Greenville, Polk, and Spartanburg
* Rivers and Streams-> Wolfe Creek, South Pacolet River, Skyuka Creek, Page Creek, Obed Creek, North Tyger River, North Pacolet River, Motlow Creek, Mill Creek, Middle Tyger River, and others
* Water Bodies-> South Pacolet River Reservoir Number One, Milliken Lake, Lyman Lake, Lake William C. Bowen, Lake Sandy Plains, Lake Lanier, Lake Cooley, and D Honey Incorporated Pond