Title
David Dale Owen's Survey, 1849, Part I
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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
Published material
Publication info
1849
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. Begins with a table of observations organized by dates (May 30 - June 24) and listing time, temperature, WB(?), wind, clouds, course, and location. Journal entries describe terrain, vegetation, wildlife, rock strata, description of aftermath of a tornado (June 15th), daily activities, challenges of travel (adverse weather, river rapids), activities of survey participants, and interactions with local American Indians (Chippewa, Sioux), some of who assisted exploration efforts. Locations noted include vicinity of Sun Rise River, Saint Croix River, and Snake River. At the back of the field book are a list of provisions and formation descriptions.
Subjects
Field notes
,
Geological survey of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesot
,
Indians of North America
,
Minnesota
,
Ojibwa Indians
,
Paleontology
,
Paleontology -- Mississippi River Valley
,
Saint Croix River
,
Stillwater
,
United States
BHL Collections
Smithsonian Field Books collection
Language
English
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