This is a map of the Boundary Waters region, and shows great detail on lake and river names. Area north of the international boundary is called "Hunter's Island." The roads and railroads are marked, as well as trails, ranger stations and telephone lines. Additions to the Superior National Forest Proclamation Boundary are shown using a reddish cross hatching.
Using a 1928 highway map of Minnesota, Ernest Oberholtzer mapped the Superior National Forest and the impact of the proposed Shipstead Newton (Nolan) Bill (1930) as well as an amendment called "Hastings Amendment." Ober's notes are in colored pencil: (red) Area to which provisions of bill would apply if Hastings Amendment were adopted. And (blue) Area in which federal lands are withdrawn under Shipstead Newton Bill. Oberholtzer's handwriting. He also noted "Present Area of SNF shown in yellow" outline. Map is in fair condition.
This map is one of a set of thirty-six (36) maps prepared under Article V of the Treaty between Great Britain and the United States of America, signed at Washington, April 11, 1908, marking the Boundary Line between Canada and the United States as reestablished by the Commissioners designated, in accordance with the provisions of the said Treaty. This map, sheet no. 23, covers the areas between Cypress Lake and west Saganaga Lake in Cook County, Minnesota and Thunder Bay District, Ontario.
This map is one of a set of thirty-six (36) maps prepared under Article V of the Treaty between Great Britain and the United States of America, signed at Washington, April 11, 1908, marking the Boundary Line between Canada and the United States as reestablished by the Commissioners designated, in accordance with the provisions of the said Treaty. This map, sheet no. 28, covers the area between South Fowl Lake and Mountain Lake in Cook County, Minnesota and Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada.
This map is one of a set of thirty-six (36) maps prepared under Article V of the Treaty between Great Britain and the United States of America, signed at Washington, April 11, 1908, marking the Boundary Line between Canada and the United States as reestablished in accordance with the provisions of the said Treaty. This map, sheet 29, covers the Pigeon River to South Fowl Lake in Cook County, Minnesota and Thunder Bay District, Ontario.
This map is one of a set of thirty-six (36) maps prepared under Article V of the Treaty between Great Britain and the United States of America, signed at Washington, April 11, 1908, marking the Boundary Line between Canada and the United States as reestablished by the Commissioners designated, in accordance with the provisions of the said Treaty. This map, sheet 27, covers the boundary area between Rose Lake and Mountain Lake in Cook County, Minnesota and Thunder Bay District, Ontario.
State of Minnesota Department of Highways Map showing location of proposed bridge over St. Croix River at Stillwater between Minnesota and Wisconsin Approved June 7, 1929 includes structure elevation, span and dimensions, fill, water elevation and roadway dimensions and State of Minnesota thumbnail map.
State of Minnesota Department of Highways Map showing location of proposed bridge over St. Croix River at Stillwater between Minnesota and Wisconsin Approved June 7, 1929 includes structure elevation, span and dimensions, fill, water elevation and roadway dimensions. Sheets 2 and 3 are connected to show a total panoramic view.
This atlas accompanies the International Joint Commission's report concerning the Rainy Lake waterway between the United States and Canada. The Commission's efforts were concentrated on the traditional voyageurs highway, which now divides the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area and Quetico Provincial Park.
This is a state of Minnesota map prepared by Stafford King, State Auditor, St. Paul, Minnesota. The map shows state parks (22) and Monuments (8) as well as state forests. We assume that Oberholtzer has hand-colored the Superior National Forest with green crayon including a portion south to nearly Beaver Bay and portions near Vermillion Lake and including State Forests and Burntside Forests. A hand-drawn orange boundary line is undefined. On the reverse side of the map we find MN town and city population figures from 1930 census reports. Minneapolis = 464,356 and Rochester, MN = 20,621.
These maps accompany the International Boundary Commission's report to survey and delineate the border between the United States and Canada. The Commission's efforts were concentrated on the traditional voyageurs highway, which now divides the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area and Quetico Provincial Park.
These sketches supplement the International Boundary Commission's report to survey and delineate the border between the United States and Canada. The Commission's efforts were concentrated on the traditional voyageurs highway, which now divides the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area and Quetico Provincial Park.
One page of the plat map of property on Phelps Island Park in Excelsior and Minnetrista, Minnesota, showing neighborhoods of Avalon, Wychwood, Arden, and Pembroke, identifying lot numbers, street names, Cook's Bay, Black Lake, Brighton Common, areas of marsh, and Pelican Point. Inset details the first rearrangement of Phelps Island Park. This document appears to have been torn from the original plat book, pages 37 and 38.