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County Map of Michigan and Wisconsin

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This hand colored map of Wisconsin and Michigan was removed from Mitchell's new general atlas for 1867 or 1868. It shows counties, cities, rivers, lakes, and railroads. Other areas included, but not detailed, are portions of eastern Minnesota, Iowa, and northern Illinois. This edition differs from another with the same date by details such as a rail link between Glenbeulah and Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Date Created:
1867 or 1868
Creator:
Mitchell, S. Augustus (Samuel Augustus), 1792-1868

Publication Information

Creator Mitchell, S. Augustus (Samuel Augustus), 1792-1868
Publisher [Philadelphia, S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr.]
Date Created 1867 or 1868
Language English

Physical Description

Format Map
Extent 1 map
Dimensions 40 x 32 cm
Scale [circa 1:2,407,680]

Collection Information

Digital Collection Maps and Atlases
Call Number H GX902 1867 G2
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910100686202121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Copyright Date 1867
Unique ID
W014AX2
Legacy ID
WHi 91211

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