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 , Saint Croix River , Stillwater , United States , Watonwan

BHL Collections

Smithsonian Field Books collection

Language

English