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Title: Yosemite National Park showing boundaries estbalished by Act of Congress approved June 11, 1906
- Author: United States Department of the Interior
- Date: 1906
- Condition: Excellent - Folds as issued.
- Inches: 27 x 24 5/8 [Image]
- Centimeters: 68.58 x 62.54 [Image]
- Product ID: 308662
This finely detailed folding map of Yosemite National Park, issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, is based on surveys conducted by Marshall and Sylvester between 1893–94, 1896, 1898–99, and 1905. The revised edition was published in 1906 and reflects the newly established Park boundaries. It presents a comprehensive topographic depiction of the region, noting existing and proposed trails and roads, permanent patrol stations and substations as recommended in the Yosemite Park Commission Report of August 31, 1904, along with proposed military posts.
The map meticulously names the Park’s notable geographic and geologic landmarks—rivers, mountains, canyons, and valleys—along with nearby towns, settlements, and ranches. Even today, it serves as an excellent guide to Yosemite’s most prominent natural features and enduring landmarks.
Background on Creator
The U.S. Department of the Interior is an executive department of the federal government, established on March 3, 1849, to manage and conserve most federal lands and natural resources in the United States. Its responsibilities include oversight of national parks, wildlife refuges, dams, and reservoirs, as well as the administration of programs for Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and several U.S. territories. The DOI manages about one-fifth of the nation's land, primarily through agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs. Unlike interior ministries in other countries, which typically handle police and internal security, the U.S. Department of the Interior focuses on land, resource, and cultural management. Its headquarters is in Washington, D.C., and the department is led by the Secretary of the Interior, a Cabinet-level official who reports directly to the President. Over the years, the department has played a central role in the development of America's public lands, conservation efforts, and the administration of Indian affairs.