Title
David Dale Owen's survey, ca. 1848
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Contained In:
Fielding B. Meek Papers, 1843-1877 and undated
Series:
SIA RU007062
Series:
Smithsonian Field Book Project : an initiative to improve access to field book content that documents natural history
By
Meek, F. B. (Fielding Bradford), 1817-1876
Type
Book
Material
Archival material
Publication info
1848
Notes
The Field book documents Fielding Meek's participation in David Dale Owen's Survey, 1848-1849 which covered the states of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Entries are daily, and record weather, temperature, locations, and distance traveled. Sometimes includes barometric readings and measurements of water levels, sand, and characteristics of terrain and water sources. He describes vegetation and terrain; collected specimens; observed formations including rock composition, texture, color; measurements of water levels, sand, and other geological details; daily activities, and interactions and sightings of American Indians (Sioux), settlers (description of meal with local settler Mr. Flambeau) and survey participants. Locations in Minnesota include the vicinity of Watonwan River, Mankato, St. Peter's River [Minnesota River], Falls of Saint Anthony, and Lake St. Croix on the Saint Croix River.
Subjects
Field notes
,
Geological survey of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesot
,
Indians of North America
,
Minnesota
,
Minnesota River
,
Paleontology
,
Paleontology -- Mississippi River Valley
,
Saint Anthony Falls Lower Lock and Dam
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Saint Croix River
,
Stillwater
,
United States
,
Watonwan
BHL Collections
Smithsonian Field Books collection
Language
English
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