Cherokee County, Alabama Soil Map, 1924

Cherokee County, Alabama Soil Map, 1924

This image is a soil survey map of Cherokee County, Alabama in 1924. The map shows the distribution of soil types by colors and symbols. Other features that are shown on the map include cities, towns, schools, churches, cemeteries, roads, railroads, bridges, rivers, and creeks. There is a legend on...

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Main Author: United States Department of Agriculture. Bureau of Chemistry and Soils (1927-1938); Alabama. Dept. of Agriculture and Industries
Format: Electronic
Published: Auburn University Libraries
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Historic maps
Online Access:http://content.lib.auburn.edu/u?/maps,234
format Electronic
collection Maps from the Treasure Room Collection
building Auburn University Digital Library
publisher Auburn University Libraries
topic Historic maps
spellingShingle Historic maps
Cherokee County, Alabama Soil Map, 1924
United States Department of Agriculture. Bureau of Chemistry and Soils (1927-1938); Alabama. Dept. of Agriculture and Industries
fulltopic Historic maps
Cherokee County (Ala.) -- Maps; Soils -- Alabama; Soil mapping -- Alabama; Soil surveys -- Alabama; Cities and towns -- Alabama; Schools -- Alabama; Church buildings -- Alabama; Cemeteries -- Alabama; Roads -- Alabama -- Maps; Railroads -- Alabama; Bridges -- Alabama; Rivers -- Alabama
Geography & Environment -- Natural Environment -- Geology; Geography & Environment -- Human Environment -- Counties; Geography & Environment -- Human Environment -- Cities and Towns; Education; Religion; Geography & Environment -- Human Environment -- Cemeteries; Geography & Environment -- Human Environment -- Transportation Routes; Geography & Environment -- Natural Environment -- Rivers
description This image is a soil survey map of Cherokee County, Alabama in 1924. The map shows the distribution of soil types by colors and symbols. Other features that are shown on the map include cities, towns, schools, churches, cemeteries, roads, railroads, bridges, rivers, and creeks. There is a legend on the soil types and a key for conventional signs in the upper left side. In the bottom left margin, there is a statement mentioning the authorities that were in charge of the soil survey: "W. Edward Hearn, Inspector, District 2. Soils surveyed by L.F. Stroud, in charge, and J.L. Andress, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, and W.W. Strike and B.H. Williams, U.S. Department of Agriculture". The base map is done in part from U.S. Geological Survey sheets. Names of the persons in charge of different offices are mentioned on the map and are listed as follows: "Henry G. Knight, Chief of U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Bureau of Chemistry and Soils, A.G. McCall, Chief of Soil Investigations, Curtis F. Marbut, in charge of Soil Survey; S.M. Dunwoody, Commissioner of Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries." The map is printed by "A. Hoen & Co. Lith of Baltimore, Maryland." It is an original printed copy and is encapsulated. Except for some minor wear around the edges and folding lines, the map is in good condition.
spelling Cherokee County, Alabama Soil Map, 1924Soil Map, Cherokee County, AlabamaThis image is a soil survey map of Cherokee County, Alabama in 1924. The map shows the distribution of soil types by colors and symbols. Other features that are shown on the map include cities, towns, schools, churches, cemeteries, roads, railroads, bridges, rivers, and creeks. There is a legend on the soil types and a key for conventional signs in the upper left side. In the bottom left margin, there is a statement mentioning the authorities that were in charge of the soil survey: "W. Edward Hearn, Inspector, District 2. Soils surveyed by L.F. Stroud, in charge, and J.L. Andress, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, and W.W. Strike and B.H. Williams, U.S. Department of Agriculture". The base map is done in part from U.S. Geological Survey sheets. Names of the persons in charge of different offices are mentioned on the map and are listed as follows: "Henry G. Knight, Chief of U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Bureau of Chemistry and Soils, A.G. McCall, Chief of Soil Investigations, Curtis F. Marbut, in charge of Soil Survey; S.M. Dunwoody, Commissioner of Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries." The map is printed by "A. Hoen & Co. Lith of Baltimore, Maryland." It is an original printed copy and is encapsulated. Except for some minor wear around the edges and folding lines, the map is in good condition.United States Department of Agriculture. Bureau of Chemistry and Soils (1927-1938); Alabama. Dept. of Agriculture and IndustriesStroud, J.F., (James Frank), 1880-; Andress, J. L.; Strike, W. W. (Wendell William) 1893-; Williams, B. H. (Blonnie Hugh), 1897-1991; Geological Survey (U.S.)19241920sCherokee County (Ala.) -- Maps; Soils -- Alabama; Soil mapping -- Alabama; Soil surveys -- Alabama; Cities and towns -- Alabama; Schools -- Alabama; Church buildings -- Alabama; Cemeteries -- Alabama; Roads -- Alabama -- Maps; Railroads -- Alabama; Bridges -- Alabama; Rivers -- AlabamaGeography & Environment -- Natural Environment -- Geology; Geography & Environment -- Human Environment -- Counties; Geography & Environment -- Human Environment -- Cities and Towns; Education; Religion; Geography & Environment -- Human Environment -- Cemeteries; Geography & Environment -- Human Environment -- Transportation Routes; Geography & Environment -- Natural Environment -- RiversengImagePDFAdobe Reader software is required to view this document. Download a free copy at http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/Color map, 111 cm x 73 cm, scale 1:63,360map07_08.pdfDrawer 7 Map 8Auburn University Libraries. Special Collections and ArchivesAuburn University LibrariesThis image is the property of the Auburn University Libraries and is intended for non-commercial use. Users of the image are asked to acknowledge the Auburn University Libraries. For information about obtaining high-resolution copies of this and other images in this collection, please contact the Auburn University Libraries Special Collections & Archives Department at archives@auburn.edu or (334) 844-1732.http://cdm17353.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/maps/id/234
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