Map of the 4 Lakes and Their Outlet into Rock River : To Accompany the Report of Thos. J. Cram Capt. T.E. on the Reconnoissance Thereof | Map or Atlas | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Map of the 4 Lakes and Their Outlet into Rock River : To Accompany the Report of Thos. J. Cram Capt. T.E. on the Reconnoissance Thereof

Map of the 4 Lakes and Their Outlet into Rock River : To Accompany the Report of Thos. J. Cram Capt. T.E. on the Reconnoissance Thereof | Map or Atlas | Wisconsin Historical Society
This map shows the hydrology of Madison and its vicinity at the height of interest in a proposed Milwaukee and Rock River Canal. It was made by Thomas Jefferson Cram of the U.S. Topographical Engineers from personal surveys, and shows the course of the Yahara River from Lake Mendota to its junction with the Rock River. It also shows several "paper cities" that were proposed by developers but never built.
DESCRIPTION
This map shows the hydrology of Madison and its vicinity at the height of interest in a proposed Milwaukee and Rock River Canal. It was made by Thomas Jefferson Cram of the U.S. Topographical Engineers from personal surveys, and shows the course of the Yahara River from Lake Mendota to its junction with the Rock River. It also shows several "paper cities" that were proposed by developers but never built.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:10584
Creation Date: 1839
Creator Name:Cram, Thomas Jefferson
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Map Collection
Genre:Map or Atlas
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:H GX902 1839 CR
Original Dimensions:8.25 x 12 inches
SUBJECTS
Lakes
Rivers
Cities and towns

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