A Geological Map of the Mineral Region From the Official Plats of the United States Surveys and Chart of Lake Superior Reduced From the Survey and Chart of Lieut. Byfield of the R.N. | Map or Atlas | Wisconsin Historical Society

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A Geological Map of the Mineral Region From the Official Plats of the United States Surveys and Chart of Lake Superior Reduced From the Survey and Chart of Lieut. Byfield of the R.N.

A Geological Map of the Mineral Region From the Official Plats of the United States Surveys and Chart of Lake Superior Reduced From the Survey and Chart of Lieut. Byfield of the R.N. | Map or Atlas | Wisconsin Historical Society
This map identifies surveyed areas of the Upper Peninsula and shows lakes, rivers, and islands in portions of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, and upper Canada. The coastline is marked by numerous notations on vegetation, geology, and topography. Relief is shown by hachures and depths are shown by soundings.
DESCRIPTION
This map identifies surveyed areas of the Upper Peninsula and shows lakes, rivers, and islands in portions of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, and upper Canada. The coastline is marked by numerous notations on vegetation, geology, and topography. Relief is shown by hachures and depths are shown by soundings.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:116585
Creation Date: 1847
Creator Name:Farmer, John, 1798-1859.
City:
County:
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Map Collection
Genre:Map or Atlas
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:H GX909 1847 F
Original Dimensions:51x 102 cm., on sheet 53 x 104 cm.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Originally published in red stamped cloth boards.
SUBJECTS
Land
Cities and towns
Apostle Islands
Coasts
Formations (Geology)
Madeline Island (Wis.)
Lakes
Rivers
Superior, Lake

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