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Physiographic Diagram of Wisconsin
Map
This map shows the physical geography and basic geological features of Wisconsin. It includes a geological cross-section from Lake Pepin to Lake Michigan along 44°30' as well as written descriptions of the "Physiographic Regions of Wisconsin." Relief is shown pictorially and by hachures.
1933
Durand, Loyal (cartographer)
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WHi 88491
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Geological Survey Map of Southeastern Wisconsin
1917
This geological survey map shows the sedimentary and igneous deposits in southeastern Wisconsin and south central Wisconsin, as well as the limits of glacial drift in the area. Stone quarries and i...
Geological Map of Part of West End of Lake Superior
1911
This 1911 map of the geology of northern Wisconsin between Superior and Hurley was published by the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey in Fredrik Turville Thwaites' Sandstones of the W...
General Geologic Map of the Area Explored and Mapped
1883
This map shows the geology of areas in Montana, the Dakotas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho, Colorado, Kansas, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. Map also shows lakes and rivers throughout these areas as wel...
Soil Map of North Central Wisconsin : Clark, Wood, Portage, Marathon, Lincoln, Taylor and Parts of Langlade, Gates and Price Counties
1903
This map shows lakes, rivers, railroads, and the soil types of towns and counties. A legend of soil types and conventional signs is included. Relief is shown by spot heights. The top left margin re...
Pleasant Ridge Quadrangle / Wisconsin / 7.5 Minute Series (topographic)
1983
This standard U.S.G.S. topographic map was annotated by civil engineer and railroad historian James P. Kaysen to show the location of existing and defunct rail lines around the community of Pleasan...
Map of the Northern State Forest in Vilas County, Wisconsin
1933
This 1933 Wisconsin Conservation Dept. map shows roads, railroads, trails, lakes and streams, and the Trout Lake Game Refuge in Northern State Forest (which later became part of the Northern Highla...
