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With its great diversity of landforms, California has an unparalleled range of climate, soils, and natural vegetation. All these influence where people live, what they do with the land, and what kind of communication and transportation they have. For this book a historian and a cartographer have collaborated to record these and other aspects of the Golden States geography and the events of its history. The narrative is illustrated with 101 excellent maps presenting information previously available only to the scholar or, in some cases, not available at all.The maps cover all the physical characteristics of the state and also have substantial detail on the states flora and fauna. All phases of history, from the Indian era down to the present, are included.Maps trace major faults and earthquakes, early Spanish explorations, Mexican land grants, mountain passes, and routes to the gold fields. The gold rush period, 184969, is mapped and explained, as well as the main stage coach roads and Wells Fargo offices. The reader can trace the route of the Pony Express, locate the great sheep and cattle ranches, and find the Butterfield overland mail route.In addition, CCC camps, World War II installations, and the St. Francis Dam disaster are depicted and discussed. The authors have mapped the Santa Barbara oil spill, the major irrigation systems, the wildland fires, and even the political districts of the state. All these and many other topics from the present and the past offer fascinating reading.
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- Q: What is the Historical Atlas of California about? A: The Historical Atlas of California explores the state's diverse geography, climate, soils, and natural vegetation, illustrating how these factors influence human activity and historical events through detailed maps.
- Q: How many maps are included in the book? A: The book features 101 maps that cover various aspects of California's physical characteristics and historical events.
- Q: What time periods does the atlas cover? A: The atlas includes maps and information from all phases of California's history, starting from the Indian era to the present.
- Q: Who are the authors of the Historical Atlas of California? A: The book is authored by historian Warren A. Beck and a cartographer, collaborating to provide insights into California's geography and history.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The Historical Atlas of California is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and contains maps and information that can be valuable for scholars, students, and anyone interested in California's history.
- Q: When was the Historical Atlas of California published? A: The book was published on October 31, 2012, although it was originally released on January 15, 1975.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What topics are covered in the maps? A: The maps cover a wide range of topics, including major earthquakes, Spanish explorations, Mexican land grants, historical routes, and environmental events.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The Historical Atlas of California consists of 240 pages.