Map of Forest Lodge on Lake Namakagon | Map or Atlas | Wisconsin Historical Society

Map or Atlas

Map of Forest Lodge on Lake Namakagon

Map of Forest Lodge on Lake Namakagon | Map or Atlas | Wisconsin Historical Society
Original map made with watercolor and inkwash. Includes a legend of buildings, roads, natural features and other details of the lodge. Inset at bottom has individual depictions of eight animals. Also depicted throughout the map are mythical or legendary creatures such as the god Neptune, a sea monster, mermaids, and winged creatures in a section named "Fairyland." 

Original government survey, January 1859 and ; survey September, 1914, Harry Johnson, surveyor ; survey October, 1929, J.T. Thoma Jr., surveyor ; survey July, 1924, Otto Goble, surveyor ; [drawn by] George Resler.
DESCRIPTION
Original map made with watercolor and inkwash. Includes a legend of buildings, roads, natural features and other details of the lodge. Inset at bottom has individual depictions of eight animals. Also depicted throughout the map are mythical or legendary creatures such as the god Neptune, a sea monster, mermaids, and winged creatures in a section named "Fairyland." Original government survey, January 1859 and ; survey September, 1914, Harry Johnson, surveyor ; survey October, 1929, J.T. Thoma Jr., surveyor ; survey July, 1924, Otto Goble, surveyor ; [drawn by] George Resler.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:115968
Creation Date:circa 1930
Creator Name:Resler, George Earl
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Collection Name:Map Collection
Genre:Map or Atlas
Original Format Type:drawings
Original Format Number:O GX9029 F71 1930 R
Original Dimensions:39 x 41 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
George Earl Resler [American, 1882-1954]. Gold leaf details on map compass and other areas.
SUBJECTS
Birds
Mammals
Painting
Forests and forestry
Tipis
Folklore
Land
Landforms
Marshes
Men
Resorts
Surveying
Boats and boating
Canoes and canoeing
Bays
Lakes
Fishes

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