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Peshtigo Fire Map
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This map depicts the burned over area in the Green Bay region created by the Peshtigo Fire on October 8, 1871. The lower left corner includes an inset location map showing the extent of the area impacted in red.
1999
Maas, Jeff (cartographer)
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Map of Peshtigo Fire
Map of the district of the Peshtigo fire, which burned approximately 1,280,000 acres in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.
Railroad Damage at the Peshtigo Fire
1871
Fire destruction near railroad tracks after Peshtigo fire. There are wheel carriages from destroyed boxcars on and near the tracks.
Aftermath of Peshtigo Fire
1871
Street scene showing destruction after Peshtigo fire.
Peshtigo Fire Drawing
1871
Drawing of the Peshtigo Fire, showing people seeking refuge in the Peshtigo River.
