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David Dale Owen's survey, ca. 1848

by: Meek, F. B. (Fielding Bradford), 1817-1876

Publication date: 1848

Topics: Geological survey of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota (1848-1849), Paleontology, Paleontology -- Mississippi River Valley, Indians of North America, Watonwan, Saint Croix River, Minnesota, Minnesota River, Saint Anthony Falls Lower Lock and Dam, Stillwater, United States

Collection: biodiversity; sifieldbooks

Contributor: Smithsonian Institution Archives

Language: English

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

Abstract: 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.