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Geological map of Wisconsin prepared for Walling's atlas
Map
This map of Wisconsin shows cities, counties, railroads already completed and railroads projected, and geological makeup of the land such as lakes. Manuscript annotations in watercolor depict seven geological formations. The text of the key is partly cut off but is estimated to read: (1) Granite [...], (2) Huron Iron-bearing, (3) Copper [...] trap conglomerate, (4) Potsdam sandstone, (5) Lower Silurian, (6) Upper Silurian, (7) Devonian.
1874
Lapham, Increase Allen, 1811-1875 (cartographer)
Publication Information
| Creator | Lapham, Increase Allen, 1811-1875 (cartographer) |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1874 |
| Language | English |
Physical Description
| Format | Map |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 map |
| Dimensions | 28 x 26 cm, on sheet 41 x 31 cm |
| Scale | [1:2,280,960]. 36 miles to an inch |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | Maps and Atlases |
|---|---|
| Call Number | H GX902 1874 LA |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910101109202121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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