Map of the Territory of Wisconsin | Map or Atlas | Wisconsin Historical Society

Map or Atlas

Map of the Territory of Wisconsin

Map of the Territory of Wisconsin | Map or Atlas | Wisconsin Historical Society
This map was created to accompany a congressional report shows the then Wisconsin Territory, including present-day states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and parts of North and South Dakota. Although not part of the Wisconsin Territory the map also includes northern Illinois. The map shows Native American tribal regions, land cessions and General Land Office districts. Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, rivers, other lakes, and major geographical features are labeled. The map includes annotations in blue.
DESCRIPTION
This map was created to accompany a congressional report shows the then Wisconsin Territory, including present-day states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and parts of North and South Dakota. Although not part of the Wisconsin Territory the map also includes northern Illinois. The map shows Native American tribal regions, land cessions and General Land Office districts. Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, rivers, other lakes, and major geographical features are labeled. The map includes annotations in blue.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:115182
Creation Date: 1836
Creator Name:Burr, David H.
City:
County:
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Map Collection
Genre:Map or Atlas
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:H GX902 1836 B2
Original Dimensions:51 x 64 cm.
SUBJECTS
Superior, Lake
Iowa Indians
Minnesota
Transportation
Wisconsin
Lakes
Michigan, Lake
Rivers

How to Purchase a Copy

Buy The Image

For commercial or non-profit use, please contact Image Sales.

By clicking "BUY" you agree to our Terms of Use.

10-percent discount for Society Members.

Image-purchasing questions? Please Contact Us.

RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONS
This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society.
Reference Details
Location:Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin

How to View in Person

To view this image, visit the Archives Research Room on the 4th floor at the Society Headquarters building in Madison, WI. Print out this index page and present it to the librarian. Use the links below to plan your visit to the Society's Archives.

Checking Out Materials

Visual materials in the Archives do not circulate and must be viewed in the Society's Archives Research Room.

How to Cite

For the purposes of a bibliography entry or footnote, follow this model:

Wisconsin Historical Society Citation
Wisconsin Historical Society, Creator, Title, Image ID. Viewed online at (copy and paste image page link).
Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research Citation
Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research, Creator, Title, Image ID. Viewed online at (copy and paste image page link).

Have Questions?

Contact our Archives staff by email.