CHAPTERS ON THE GEOGRAPHY OF OHIO 



Frank Carney 



With this issue of the Bulletin I begin the pubUcation of 

 some chapters deahng with the geography of Ohio. The chap- 

 ters will not apprear in the order proper to a unit treatment of 

 the subject, but as particular phases of the study have been 

 completed. 



The method of treatment is an attempt at such comprehen- 

 siveness as the average public school teacher needs, but usually 

 has neither the time nor the available literature to procure. 

 Useful bibliographies and the necessary maps will be a part of 

 the completed work. 



It would be a time-consuming task to particularize my obli- 

 gations to the literature. There is nothing new in these chap- 

 ters ; many of the facts were acquired from scattered sources at 

 odd times during the last five years, with no thought of thus 

 using them. The various publications of the State Geological 

 Survey have been drawn on freely in discussing the economic 

 mineral products. 



To Dr. J. A. Bownocker, State Geologist, I am much indebted 

 for the privilege of quoting from his publications on salt, and on 

 natural gas. Particular acknowledgment is due Dr. George D. 

 Hubbard, Professor of Geology, Oberlin College, for reading 

 the manuscript, and making valuable suggestions. 



TRANSPORTATION 



Immigration routes 126 



Early prosperity 127 



Canal construction 12S 



Railroad building 129 



Electric railways 134 



Better highways 134 



Regardless of its mineral wealth, rich soil, waterfalls for energy, 

 delightful climate, or any other natural advantage, unless a 



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