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Map of Milwaukee

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This map shows lot and block numbers, some property ownership, wards, roads, and railroads and includes inset map of Glidden & Lockwood's addition. Manuscript annotations give spot height elevations and contour lines, names of some property owners, additional railroads, etc. Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee River are labeled.

Date Created:
1869
Creator:
Lapham, Increase Allen, 1811-1875 (cartographer)

Publication Information

Creator Lapham, Increase Allen, 1811-1875 (cartographer)
Publisher New York, Oliver J. Stuart
Date Created 1869
Language English

Physical Description

Format Map
Extent 1 map
Dimensions 102 x 70 cm, on sheet 115 x 82 cm
Scale [1:7,920]. 1 inch = 660 feet or 10 chains

Collection Information

Digital Collection Maps and Atlases
Call Number D GX9029 M663 1869 L
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910110686602121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014B8M
Legacy ID
WHi 112410

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