Report Intended to Illustrate a Map of the Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi River (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. N. Nicollet

9780484880053: Report Intended to Illustrate a Map of the Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi River (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484880055 ISBN 13: 9780484880053

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

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Discover the map of the Upper Mississippi basin and the science behind its creation.

This edition presents Nicollet’s careful work to illustrate the hydrographical basin from source to mouth, detailing how observations in astronomy, geology, and field exploration came together to shape a geographic picture of a vast region. It highlights the aims, methods, and discoveries that guided the mapping project.

The book explains the project’s origin, the people involved, and the plans approved by government for a detailed topographic map. It also describes the two-part structure of the report: physical geography and the methods used to observe and record the landscape, with appendices that catalogue positions, fossils, and natural history notes. The narrative gives context for the journey, the instruments, and the challenges of documenting a wide and varied country.
What you’ll experience

Clear explanation of how a major topographical map was planned and executed in the 19th century.
Plain descriptions of the methods used for astronomical and physical geographic observations.
Insights into field work, including studying fossils, plant life, and the region’s geology.
Context about the expedition, its leaders, and the role of the War Department and Topographical Engineers.

Ideal for readers of historical geography, exploration narratives, and students seeking a window into how early American maps were created and understood.

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