Watts, May Theilgaard
Morton Arboretum Map
Identifier
3.19481Format
Black India ink on 4-ply illustration boardDigitization Status
DigitizedReproduction:
OriginalDimensions
102 cm W x 42 cm H (Item)91.3 cm W x 30.5 cm H (Platemark or image size)
Scale
1 inch = 400 feetExtent
1 sheetType
MapDate created
1943Description
Detailed map of Arboretum grounds, showing roads, paths, landscaping, shelters, structures, enlargement of some specific features, hedge garden, some specific trees, and trails with markers numbered 1 - 42. Other features include a scale, a calendar, and a compass rose consisting of directions depicted with leaves. A highly ornamental border includes grid marks, as well as drawings of animal tracks and detailed drawings and labels of plants. Some replacement illustration and text has been adhered to the map. The Morton Arboretum encompassed 813 acres at time of map. One section is partially missing.Subject - keywords and LC headings
Animal tracksLeaves
Nature trails
Drawings -- United States -- 20th century
Pen works -- United States -- 20th century
Route 53
Arboretum Bodies of Water
Arboretum Buildings and Stuctures
Arboretum Collections
Arboretum Entrances and Exits
Arboretum Residential Housing
Arboretum Landmarks
Arboretum Parking
Arboretum Roads
Arboretum Trails/Walking Paths
Related Entities
The Morton Arboretum Entrances (is related to)Related Objects
Morton Arboretum MapMorton Arboretum Map: Preliminary Drawing for Colored Map
Morton Arboretum Map
