Geological Survey of England and Wales / Ordnance Survey – Parts Of Sheets 236, 237, 253 and 254 – Oxford – 1908 – Folding Map

London: Geological Survey of England and Wales / Edward Stanford Ltd., 1908.

First edition thus. Folding geological map of the Oxford district, comprising parts of Ordnance Survey sheets 236, 237, 253 and 254, published by the Geological Survey of England and Wales over the Ordnance Survey map of 1908. Dissected onto linen by Edward Stanford Ltd. and housed in the original Stanford covers with printed title label.

A finely detailed early twentieth-century geological map centred on Oxford and the surrounding country. The map combines Ordnance Survey topographical information with Geological Survey colouring, showing roads, settlements, rivers, parish boundaries, woodland, railways and geological formations with considerable clarity. The right-hand key explains the geological signs and colours, including alluvium, gravel, Oxford Clay, Cornbrash, Forest Marble, Great Oolite, Inferior Oolite and associated formations.

This sheet is particularly interesting for its treatment of the geology surrounding Oxford, including the Thames and Cherwell valleys, the oolitic formations and the complex relationship between drift deposits, river gravels and underlying Jurassic strata. The inclusion of a geological section along the lower margin adds further scientific interest.

Produced for field use by geologists, engineers, teachers and students, these folding maps were working documents and are often found worn or incomplete. This example survives in very good overall condition and retains its original Stanford covers.

Sheet size: 58.8 x 42.9 cm.

Condition: Very good indeed overall. Dissected onto linen as issued, with some age toning, light handling wear and minor marking. Stanford covers very good, with light rubbing and wear to printed label. A pleasing example in lovely condition.

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