Map of Superior Wisconsin & Vicinity | Map or Atlas | Wisconsin Historical Society

Map or Atlas

Map of Superior Wisconsin & Vicinity

Map of Superior Wisconsin & Vicinity | Map or Atlas | Wisconsin Historical Society
This map of Superior is oriented with north to the upper left. Relief is shown by hachures and water depths are shown by soundings. Lake Superior and bays are labeled. The back of the map includes portion of a handwritten letter that reads: "Have been at work, tracing ownership diligently for future purchases of coadunation(?), to which it will come. Owners will give right of way along Street, but do(?) must(?) to giving a through lots, - I have several deeds for Easement of the of the Street.- Mr. Bradhsaw is about finishing a map of the Superior and N. Western road and I shall then go out on the line via Duluth & Komoka. Procuring all". The signature is cut off the map.
DESCRIPTION
This map of Superior is oriented with north to the upper left. Relief is shown by hachures and water depths are shown by soundings. Lake Superior and bays are labeled. The back of the map includes portion of a handwritten letter that reads: "Have been at work, tracing ownership diligently for future purchases of coadunation(?), to which it will come. Owners will give right of way along Street, but do(?) must(?) to giving a through lots, - I have several deeds for Easement of the of the Street.- Mr. Bradhsaw is about finishing a map of the Superior and N. Western road and I shall then go out on the line via Duluth & Komoka. Procuring all". The signature is cut off the map.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:103437
Creation Date:circa 1860
Creator Name:Unknown
City:Superior
County:Douglas
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Map Collection
Genre:Map or Atlas
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:GX9029 S959 M
Original Dimensions:10 x 18 cm., on sheet 10 x 21 cm.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To view the entire map see Maps and Atlases in Our Collections.
SUBJECTS
Cities and towns
Rivers
Superior, Lake
Streets
Bays

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