James William Abert

James W. Abert (* November 18, 1820 in Mount Holly, New Jersey; † August 10, 1897 ) was an American engineer officer and cartographer. He ran cartographic studies, especially in the area of ​​today the U.S. state of Arkansas and the Canadian River. He took advantage, above all the knowledge of the Indians living there in order to develop a geographical overview of the region. In various expeditions of John Charles Fremont as a cartographer of the expedition group belonged to.

To him, the Abert Lake was named in the western United States to honor.

  • Cartographer (19th Century )
  • Colonel (United States Army )
  • Born in 1820
  • Died in 1897
  • Man
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