Vtg Rare 1958 USGS Yosemite Valley Map Poster Double Sided 19”x42” Nice Photo

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View Vtg Rare 1958 USGS Yosemite Valley Map Poster Double Sided 19”x42” Nice Photo with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This topographical map showcases the beautiful Yosemite City in California, United States. The map provides a detailed depiction of the Yosemite Valley, making it a valuable collectible for antique map enthusiasts and those interested in the history of this iconic region in the United State. The product is a vintage reproduction of the 1958 USGS Yosemite Valley map poster, featuring a double-sided design measuring 19” x 42”. This topographical map showcases the beautiful Yosemite City in California, United States. The map provides a detailed depiction of the Yosemite Valley, making it a valuable collectible for antique map enthusiasts and those interested in the history of this iconic region in the United State ## Vintage 1958/1970 USGS "Map of Yosemite Valley" Double-Sided Special Topographic Sheet – Illustrated Geological Guide Reverse Up for sale is an original, **double-sided USGS (United States Geological Survey) Special Topographic Map Sheet** titled **"Map of Yosemite Valley,"** covering Yosemite National Park in Mariposa County, California. Based on 1955 aerial photography, 1958 field checks, and limited revision in **1970**, this oversized wall poster features a full topographic map on the front and an extensive illustrated geological history essay with photo diagrams across the entire reverse side! 📍 **Note for Collectors & Hikers:** Be sure to check my other listings for adjacent 15-minute High Sierra quadrangle maps including the **Tuolumne Meadows** and **Merced Peak** quadrangles! ### 🌟 Key Double-Sided Features & Highlights: * **Side 1 (Topographic Map):** Highlights El Capitan, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Fall, Cathedral Rocks, Glacier Point, Sentinel Dome, The Ahwahnee, and Curry Village. * **Side 2 (Illustrated History & Photos):** Features "The Story of the Yosemite Valley" by F. E. Matthes, complete with black-and-white photography of El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, and Three Brothers. * **Historic "Bird's-Eye View" Key:** Includes Figure 1—a classic key diagram illustrating a bird's-eye view of Yosemite Valley and the High Sierra beyond, complete with lettered landmarks. * **Hand-Highlighted Trails:** Vintage yellow highlighter marks famous valley and rim hiking routes (including Four Mile Trail, Panorama Trail, and Mist Trail corridors), adding authentic backcountry provenance. ### 📋 Item Details & Map Specifications: * **Map Title:** Map of Yosemite Valley – Yosemite National Park, California. * **Publisher:** U.S. Geological Survey (Interior-Geological Survey, Washington D.C., 1970 revision/reprint). * **Format:** Oversized double-sided paper map sheet. * **Scale:** 1:24,000 | Contour Interval: 40 Feet. * **Dimensions:** Measures approx. **42 inches wide by 19 inches tall** * **Condition:** Good vintage condition. Heavy map stock, clean margins, and no major tears. Shows yellow highlighter route markings on map side as pictured and age toning along the white reverse borders. Unfolded / rolled condition. Category: Antiques › Maps, Atlases & Globes › North America Maps.

Year

1958

Date Range

1950-1959

Type

Topographical Map

US State

California

Original/Reproduction

Vintage Reproduction

City

Yosemite

Country/Region

United States of America

Country of Origin

United States