Watts, May Theilgaard
Morton Arboretum Map: Preliminary Drawing for Colored Map
Identifier
3.19480Format
Black crayon and coquille board with India ink and pen for key linesDigitization Status
DigitizedReproduction:
OriginalDimensions
48 cm W x 36 cm H (Item)43.2 cm W x 33.9 cm H (Platemark or image size)
52.5 cm W x 32.8 cm H (Item)
55.6 cm W x 34.2 cm H (Platemark or image size)
Extent
2 sheetsType
DrawingDate created
1943Description
Preliminary drawing for detailed colored map of Arboretum grounds that was printed in 1943, showing roads, paths, landscaping, shelters, enlargement of some specific features, hedge garden, and center of hedge garden. Blank spaces indicate water and text placement. Tree symbols show exceptional specimens on east and west sides. The Morton Arboretum encompassed 813 acres at time of map. Drawing is in two pieces.Subject - keywords and LC headings
MapsNature trails
Drawings -- United States -- 20th century
Pen works -- United States -- 20th century
Arboretum Bodies of Water
Arboretum Buildings and Stuctures
Arboretum Collections
Arboretum Entrances and Exits
Arboretum General Areas
Arboretum Landmarks
Arboretum Parking
Arboretum Roads
