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Map of Wisconsin Territory : exhibiting the sections, ranges, townships, counties, prairies, swamps, &c.
Map
This map shows townships, counties, prairies, swamps, mills, roads, and Indian reservations in the Wisconsin Territory. It covers the land south of the Wisconsin and Fox Rivers and up through the Door Peninsula. County boundaries and prairies are hand colored.
1838
Suydam, John V. (surveyor)
Publication Information
| Creator | Suydam, John V. (surveyor) |
|---|---|
| Publisher | New York, N. Currier's Lith. |
| Date Created | 1838 |
| Language | English |
Physical Description
| Format | Map |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 map |
| Dimensions | 82 x 87 cm, on sheet 85 x 89 cm |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | Maps and Atlases |
|---|---|
| Call Number | D GX902 1838 S |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910100865402121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
| Copyright Date | 1837 |
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