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Pigeon River Map

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A map, hand-drawn by Carl Greene, of the McFarland Lake (Minnesota) region. The map also includes several clever, humorous drawings referring to some members of the Gang and their travel adventures.

Date Created:
1914
Creator:
Greene, Howard

Publication Information

Creator
Greene, Howard
Date Created
1914

Physical Description

Format
Map
Dimensions
37 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection
Maps and Atlases
Call Number
PH 7051 Pigeon River Journal

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012RAU
Legacy ID
WHi 127150

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Excerpts
Pigeon River Journal Cover

Pigeon River Journal Cover

1914

The leather cover of the Pigeon River Journal, 1914, compiled by Howard Greene. The title "The Gang and The Pigeon Outfit" is stamped on the cover in gold.

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Photographs
McFarland Lake Camp

McFarland Lake Camp

1914

Elevated view looking over trees towards the lumber camp on McFarland Lake, which was owned by the Pigeon River Lumber Company.

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Maps
St. Louis County Map

St. Louis County Map

1911

A map of St. Louis County, Minnesota that traces the route of Howard Green and The Gang's canoe trip from Tower to Ranier.

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Maps
Map of 1910 Canoe Trip

Map of 1910 Canoe Trip

A detailed blueprint map showing the route of Howard Greene and The Gang's canoe trip through the Rainy Lake region in 1910.

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Maps
Dawson and Rainy Lake Region Maps

Dawson and Rainy Lake Region Maps

A blueprint map with an overlay traced in pencil of the routes of Howard Greene and The Gang's 1910 and 1911 canoe trips.

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Maps
Cyanotype Map From Camp 7 1/2

Cyanotype Map From Camp 7 1/2

1909

A hand-drawn and illustrated map of The Gang's trip from their seventh camp to Lake Superior.

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