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Geological and topographical map of the mineral district of Lake Superior, Michigan

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Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division

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Geological and topographical map of the mineral district of Lake Superior, Michigan

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Title
Geological and topographical map of the mineral district of Lake Superior, Michigan
Names
Booth, Jno. C. (John C.) (Compiler)
Hulbert, Edwin J. (Compiler)
Colton, J. H. (Joseph Hutchins), 1800-1893 (Engraver)
Hulbert & Lum (Firm) (Associated name)
Booth, Jno. C. (John C.) (Draftsman)
Hulbert, Edwin J. (Draftsman)
Hulbert, Edwin J. (Publisher)
Colton, J. H. (Joseph Hutchins), 1800-1893 (Printer)
Collection

Maps of North America

Countries

United States (except New York)

States

Michigan

Dates / Origin
Date Issued: 1864
Place: Eagle River, Mich.
Publisher: Published by E.J. Hulbert, mining engineer
Edition: Second edition
Library locations
Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division
Shelf locator: Map Div. 16-5392
Topics
Mines and mineral resources -- Michigan -- Upper Peninsula
Mines and mineral resources -- Superior, Lake, Region
Mines and mineral resources
Lake Superior Region
Michigan -- Upper Peninsula
Genres
Maps
Notes
Statement of responsibility: Compiled & drawn by Jno. C. Booth & E.J. Hulbert ; engraved, printed and mounted by J.H. Colton.
Statement of responsibility: "Hulbert & Lum, Eagle River, Lake Superior, Michigan, mining & topographical engineers."
Statement of responsibility: "Entered according to act of Congress by E.J. Hulbert in the year 1855 ..."
Statement of responsibility: "Entered according to act of Congress by E.J. Hulbert in the year 1864 ..."
Citation/reference: Barnett, L. Michigan maps, 5-2623
Citation/reference: New York Public Library. Dictionary catalog of the Map Division, v. 6, page 460, column 3, no. 7
Funding: Mapping the Nation (NEH grant, 2015-2018)
Content: Scale 1:126,720. 2 miles to an inch (W 90°25ʹ--W 87°15ʹ/N 48°14ʹ--N 46°00ʹ).
Physical Description
Extent: 1 map : hand colored ; 126 x 196 cm, on sheet 139 x 210 cm
Accession no. stamped in lower left corner: 12138
Description
"Showing accurately the relative position of the copper & iron mines, the selections made by the Sault St. Marie Canal Co.; the swamp or state lands & individual possessions. Topography reduced from the plats of the U.S. surveys; geological notes from observations of Foster & Whitney, S.W. Hill, W.H. Stevens, N. D'Aligny, Ed. J. Hulbert." Relief shown by hachures. Includes "Explanation." Insets: Isle Royale, state of Michigan. Scale 1:126,720. 2 miles to an inch -- Plan of the Great Lakes, the eastern & northern states." Printed within ornamental border.
Type of Resource
Cartographic
Identifiers
RLIN/OCLC: 6018788
NYPL catalog ID (B-number): b20645219
Folder number: US104.3.01
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): 627654c0-a090-0135-a738-13fb7fe8286b
Rights Statement
The New York Public Library believes that this item is in the public domain under the laws of the United States, but did not make a determination as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. This item may not be in the public domain under the laws of other countries. Though not required, if you want to credit us as the source, please use the following statement, "From The New York Public Library," and provide a link back to the item on our Digital Collections site. Doing so helps us track how our collection is used and helps justify freely releasing even more content in the future.

Item timeline of events

  • 1864: Issued
  • 2018: Digitized
  • 2025: Found by you!
  • 2026

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Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division, The New York Public Library. "Geological and topographical map of the mineral district of Lake Superior, Michigan " The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1864. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/2280e220-4a68-0136-f661-293b4cdf3e3d

Chicago/Turabian Format

Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division, The New York Public Library. "Geological and topographical map of the mineral district of Lake Superior, Michigan " New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed January 28, 2025. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/2280e220-4a68-0136-f661-293b4cdf3e3d

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Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division, The New York Public Library. (1864). Geological and topographical map of the mineral district of Lake Superior, Michigan Retrieved from https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/2280e220-4a68-0136-f661-293b4cdf3e3d

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Geological and topographical map of the mineral district of Lake Superior, Michigan