Illinois as it is: Its History, Geography, Statistics, Constitution, Laws, Government, Finances ... EtcKeen and Lee, 1857 - 451 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 234
... coal formation occupies three - fifths of the State ; com- mencing at 41 ° 12 ′ north latitude , where , as also along the Mississippi , whose banks it touches between the places of junction of the Illinois and Missouri Rivers , it is ...
... coal formation occupies three - fifths of the State ; com- mencing at 41 ° 12 ′ north latitude , where , as also along the Mississippi , whose banks it touches between the places of junction of the Illinois and Missouri Rivers , it is ...
Σελίδα 267
... coal or other mineral deposit . The wells are sunk into clay , sand , or gravel , and very seldom reach down to the limestone . Hence the water from our wells and springs is very pure and good . With plenty of pure air , pure water ...
... coal or other mineral deposit . The wells are sunk into clay , sand , or gravel , and very seldom reach down to the limestone . Hence the water from our wells and springs is very pure and good . With plenty of pure air , pure water ...
Σελίδα 376
... coal as at present worked , which is 30 feet above the river , is found along the banks of Kickapoo Creek for 15 miles from its mouth at nearly the same elevation from the water . The upper bed of coal is 65 feet above the lower , and ...
... coal as at present worked , which is 30 feet above the river , is found along the banks of Kickapoo Creek for 15 miles from its mouth at nearly the same elevation from the water . The upper bed of coal is 65 feet above the lower , and ...
Σελίδα 377
... coal region , have led to some conclusions , which will , ulti- mately , be of great service to the public in preventing the loss of ca- pital by vain explorations for that mineral in sections where it does not exist , and also by ...
... coal region , have led to some conclusions , which will , ulti- mately , be of great service to the public in preventing the loss of ca- pital by vain explorations for that mineral in sections where it does not exist , and also by ...
Σελίδα 378
... from sale , owing to the silver ore which they were supposed to contain . Before commencing to speak of coal mines in this State , it will not be improper to give a few more hints with regard 378 GEOLOGY AND MINING .
... from sale , owing to the silver ore which they were supposed to contain . Before commencing to speak of coal mines in this State , it will not be improper to give a few more hints with regard 378 GEOLOGY AND MINING .
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