----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Paul Mahoney is trying to location any information out there about the following map: Map of the United States, Carte des Etats-Unis, dressee par L. Lapie, Geographe, Directeur du Cabinet Topographique du Roi, 1814. Sold by John Booth, Duke Stree, Portland Place, London, 14x18, later color--probably over earlier lighter color, old fold as if originally in a report or book. It has a copyright citation of December 4, 1814. Map show the US as far west as the Rocky Mountains with the mountains engraved in the distinct style typical of the French. It is substantially colored east of the Mississippi and along the coast to show large geologic regions. Above the title block is an explanation block explaining the colors that divide the country into four geologic formations--Alluviale, Primitive, Transition and Secondaire. A note with the map indicates it was colored in the 1930's by Edwin B. Ecket of the Geological Society of America. Apparently originally the map was colored only to outline the formations and Ecket filled in the color between the lines. Does anyone know: In what context was the map issued? part of a report? book? Was it issued in Paris and in London? Perhaps an English issue of a French map. Thanks for any information you may have on this map. I will pass it on to the requestor. Buddie Rooney [log in to unmask]