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Milwaukee
Map
This sketch map of Milwaukee is pencil on tracing paper. It covers township 7 north, range 22 east and shows rivers, roads, swamps, and section lines. The left top corner reads: "From Map of northern part of Illinois and the surveyed part of Wisconsin Territory, N. Currier's lithog'y N.Y." Increase Lapham's signature is in the right top corner.
1836
Lapham, Increase Allen, 1811-1875 (cartographer)
Publication Information
| Creator | Lapham, Increase Allen, 1811-1875 (cartographer) |
|---|---|
| Contributor | N. Currier (Firm) (contributor) |
| Date Created | 1836 |
| Language | English |
Physical Description
| Format | Map |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 map |
| Dimensions | 15 x 13 cm, on sheet 22 x 20 cm |
| Scale | [circa 1:63,360] |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | Maps and Atlases |
|---|---|
| Call Number | H GX9029 M663 1836 L |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910106487502121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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