I posted this yesterday in the Compilation thread, but I'll make a topic out of it so it's easier to find.
Open Library online copy of Life and Letters of Fathers Ponziglione, Schoenmakers, and other early Jesuits at Osage mission
Didn't realize the link was to a specific page. Try this one to start from the title page:
http://www.archive.org/stream/ponziglionescho00gravrich#page/n5/mode/2up (http://www.archive.org/stream/ponziglionescho00gravrich#page/n5/mode/2up)
I have only scanned through about a fourth of this 332 page book written in 1916, but already have come across many references to places and events that occurred in or near Howard County.
Father Ponziglione was probably familiar with each and every early trail and road across the Osage Trust Lands and the Osage Diminshed Reserve. I only wish there was a map of the area made or used by Father Ponziglione included in this book.
Great Post Charlie. The Osage Library in Pawhuska would probably have a Map of the area. I don't get over there as often as I used to. I had a house over there but I sold it recently.
Frank Winn
I wasn't clear in my first post. Being the cartographical nerd freak that I am, I have many maps of the area, and have posted the ones that are available online in this section of the Forum.
I wish the author/editor of the book had been able to include a map from the writings of Father Ponziglione, either one drawn by him, or used by him in his travels. I think he probably knew more routes of travel through what is now Elk And Chautauqua counties, prior to and just after the formation of Howard County in 1870 1867 (and its organization in 1870) than anyone.
The author does note that the Father did get a little lost from time to time, though, usually during a storm.
Thanks to the esteemed Mr. Gray for pointing out my historical failing, resulting in the editing above. I do want everything I post to be as accurate as possible. I do make mistakes and I appreciate when those are pointed out so they can be corrected.
Howard County was formed in 1867, organized in 1870. Just thought I would throw that in, chuckle.
Quote from: W. Gray on March 04, 2013, 03:26:06 PM
Howard County was formed in 1867, organized in 1870. Just thought I would throw that in, chuckle.
Thanks Waldo for keeping this cartographically obsessed individual correct on his history! ;) :angel: