Map or Atlas
Map of Milwaukee
This map shows lot and block numbers, wards, roads, railroads, some landowners’ names, and selected buildings. Lake Michigan, the Milwaukee River, and Glidden & Lockwood’s addition are labeled. An index includes public buildings, churches, and schools. Notably, this map differs from an earlier 1857 map by correctly labeled wards 6 (upper right) and 9 (upper left), as well as inclusion of Kane’s Addition along border in upper right, Malory & Kern’s Addition in upper left, Parmer & Co’s Addition at right along Spring Street Road, etc. |
Image ID: | 112407 |
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Creation Date: | 1857 |
Creator Name: | Lapham, Increase Allen |
City: | Milwaukee |
County: | Milwaukee |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Map Collection |
Genre: | Map or Atlas |
Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
Original Format Number: | D GX9029 M663 1857 LM |
Original Dimensions: | 102 x 71 cm., on sheet 112 x 77 cm. |
Church buildings |
School buildings |
Cities and towns |
Neighborhoods |
Railroads |
Streets |
Michigan, Lake |
Rivers |
Land |
This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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