1866 Topographical Map of the Sutro Tunnel and the Comstock Load

14" x 14" folding map

Rare and important , detailed and charming, great content and important data for the most important wealth extraction to ever transpire , anywhere, the Comstock Load. Sutro's tunnel was foly for his investors, but the concept along with box timber construction changed mining forever. 1866 Hand Colored Lithographic Map by Charles Hoffman, of the famous Sutro Tunnel, with viens, shafts and riparian information and a full layout of the mines and communities above them. Excellent detail and fine condition compliment this rare nevada/california mining relique used to stir up interest and continued funding from investors, public or private.

Chromolithographic fine condition , trimming tight to border by publisher