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Wisconsin Indian Trails Map

Map

This map shows Indian trails through the entire state of Wisconsin. The trails are in red ink. Counties, Lake Michigan, Green Bay, Lake Superior, and the Wisconsin River are labeled.

Date Created:
circa 1930
Creator:
Brown, Charles E. (Charles Edward), 1872-1946 (cartographer)

Publication Information

Creator
Brown, Charles E. (Charles Edward), 1872-1946 (cartographer)
Contributor
Wisconsin Archeological Society (contributor)
Date Created
circa 1930
Language
English

Physical Description

Format
Map
Extent
1 map
Dimensions
43 x 43 cm
Scale
[circa 1:887,040]

Collection Information

Digital Collection
Maps and Atlases
Call Number
H GX902 B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014AUB
Legacy ID
WHi 88487

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