Michigan Bibliography: Maps and atlases. Manuscripts in the Burton historical collection

The Michigan Bibliography project was initiated by the Michigan Historical Commission to organize and catalog the state's vast archival and cartographic heritage. This specific volume serves as a finding aid for the Burton Historical Collection, which is housed at the Detroit Public Library. The collection was established through the extensive personal donations of Clarence Monroe Burton, an attorney and historian who spent decades gathering records, land deeds, and maps essential to understanding the early development of the Great Lakes region.

Compiled by historical archivists tasked with making these sprawling primary sources accessible to researchers and the public, the volume documents the geographical evolution of Michigan through various maps and atlases. The design and structure of the bibliography reflect the mid-century standards for academic reference materials, prioritizing clear classification systems and bibliographic rigor. Upon its release, the work was received by academic institutions as an essential tool for preserving the state's historical record and simplifying the study of its complex cartographic lineage.