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Bicycle Road Map of Wisconsin

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This map, in 12 sections, shows the "best cycling roads" in Wisconsin. Symbols along the routes indicate road conditions (level, hilly, very hilly; good, medium, bad). The map also shows ordinary roads, railroads, township and county boundaries, lakes and rivers.

Date Created:
1896 - 1897
Creator:
Wisconsin. Division League of American Wheelman (cartographer)

Publication Information

Creator
Wisconsin. Division League of American Wheelman (cartographer)
Contributor
Rotier, M. C. (cartographer)
Publisher
Milwaukee, Wis., League of American Wheelmen, Wisconsin Division
Date Created
1896 - 1897
Language
English

Physical Description

Format
Map
Extent
1 map in 12 sections + 1 index map
Dimensions
58 x 90 cm or smaller

Collection Information

Digital Collection
Maps and Atlases
Call Number
D GX902 1896 L4

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Unique ID
W01CLI5

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The C-K Road Map of Wisconsin, Section 1

The C-K Road Map of Wisconsin, Section 1

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Excerpts
League of American Wheelmen Wisconsin Division Logo

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Stunt Rider

1896

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Western Wisconsin Bicycle Map

Western Wisconsin Bicycle Map

1992

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Military Ridge and Sugar River State Park Trails

Military Ridge and Sugar River State Park Trails

1994

This brochure consists of a series of 16 maps of the Military Ridge State Park Trail and the Sugar River State Trail. In all, 62 miles of bike trails and 16 miles of road connecting connecting Dodg...

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Eastern Wisconsin Bicycle Map

Eastern Wisconsin Bicycle Map

1992

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