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Map Lewis and Clark, a legacy of science.

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Title

  • Lewis and Clark, a legacy of science.

Names

  • Lewis, Samuel, 1753 or 1754-1822.
  • Clark, William, 1770-1838.
  • Harrison, Samuel, 1789-1818.
  • Geological Survey (U.S.)

Created / Published

  • [Reston, Va.?] : U.S. Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, 2003.

Contents

  • A map of Lewis and Clark's track across the western portion of North America, from the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean by order of the executive of the United States in 1804, 5 & 6 / copied by Samuel Lewis from the original drawing of Wm. Clark ; Saml. Harrison, fct. -- A map of Lewis and Clark's track across the western portion of North America, from the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean / produced by the United States Geological Survey from elevation data in the national map.

Headings

  • -  Lewis and Clark Expedition--(1804-1806)--Maps--Facsimiles
  • -  Lewis and Clark Expedition--(1804-1806)--Maps
  • -  Northwestern States--Maps--Facsimiles
  • -  Northwestern States--Maps, Physical
  • -  United States--Northwestern States

Notes

  • -  Shows facsimile of Lewis and Clark exploration map and contemporary physical map of approximately the same geographic coverage.
  • -  Relief shown by hachures on facsimile map. Relief shown by shading and gradient tints on contemporary physical map.
  • -  "The original Lewis and Clark map has been digitally enhanced and prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey. Reproduced from the original held in the Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division."
  • -  Facsimile map originally published: Philadelphia : Bradford and Inskeep, 1814.
  • -  Prime meridians on facsimile map: Washington, D.C. and London.
  • -  At lower right corner: Rebecca Garcia, Bruce Boman & John Kosovich.
  • -  Includes text and ill. (chiefly col.).

Medium

  • 2 maps on 1 sheet : col. ; 40 x 95 cm. and 40 x 98 cm., sheet 107 x 139 cm.

Call Number/Physical Location

  • G4126.S12 1814 .L4 2003

Repository

  • Library of Congress Geography and Map Division Washington, D.C. 20540-4650 USA dcu

Digital Id

Library of Congress Control Number

  • 2003621336

Online Format

  • image

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Chicago citation style:

Lewis, Samuel, 1753 Or, William Clark, Samuel Harrison, and U.S Geological Survey. Lewis and Clark, a legacy of science. [Reston, Va.?: U.S. Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, 1814] Map. https://aj.sunback.homes/item/2003621336/.

APA citation style:

Lewis, S., Clark, W., Harrison, S. & Geological Survey, U. S. (1814) Lewis and Clark, a legacy of science. [Reston, Va.?: U.S. Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey] [Map] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://aj.sunback.homes/item/2003621336/.

MLA citation style:

Lewis, Samuel, 1753 Or, et al. Lewis and Clark, a legacy of science. [Reston, Va.?: U.S. Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, 1814] Map. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <aj.sunback.homes/item/2003621336/>.