The 1815 Geological Map of England and Wales, made by William Smith, was initially thought lost. It was the first geological map of a nation ever produced, showing the geological strata of England ...

He has reproduced by photography original title-pages and maps; he has added portraits, and views of William Smith's homes at Midford and at Harkness—the latter from a good oil-painting.

Or, until one celebrates an anniversary. A map created by geologist William Smith in 1815 was recently pulled from its dark storage place and put on display in honor of its 200th birthday. It was the ...