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Bird's Eye View of Fort Atkinson, Looking North East, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, 1870
Map
This 1870 birds eye drawing of Fort Atkinson, Jefferson County, depicts street names and street layouts, houses, trees, Rock River and Bark River. A reference key at the bottom of the map shows the locations of the city's public school, specific denominational churches (Universalist, Congregational, Lutheran, Methodist, and German Methodist), Witcox Southwell & Co. Lumber Dealer, North Western Furniture Co., foundry, Fort Atkinson Tannery and Fort Atkinson Mills. The view is looking northeast.
1870
Ruger, A. (cartographer)
Publication Information
| Creator | Ruger, A. (cartographer) |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Madison, Wis., Ruger & Stoner |
| Date Created | 1870 |
| Language | English |
Physical Description
| Format | Map |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 61 x 49 cm |
| Scale | Not drawn to scale |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | Maps and Atlases |
|---|---|
| Call Number | H GX9029 F73 1870 R |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910078697002121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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