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Turtle Effigy Mound

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Description: A turtle effigy mound on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, outlined by melting snow.
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Sketch of Trempealeau Mounds

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Description: Drawing of Trempealeau Mounds.
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Man Mound Historical Marker

Date: 1920
Description: Historic site marker to commemorate Man Mound and to mark Man Mound Park. The inscription reads "Man Mound Park. Mound located and platted by W.H. Canfield...
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Delavan Burial Mounds Marker

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Description: View of a rock with a plaque that reads: "Group of Prehistoric Indian Burial Mounds and Winnebago Village Site. Marked by the Delavan Woman's Club - May 19...
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Turtle Mound on Observatory Hill

Date: 1910
Description: Elevated view of a double-tailed turtle effigy mound on Observatory Hill on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
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Visitors Watch a Burial Mound Excavation

Date: 1935
Description: Members of the Wisconsin Outing Club watch the excavation of a burial mound at the Outlet group in 1935.
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Bear Effigy Mound

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Description: Elevated view of bear effigy mound outlined in chalk at Lake Koshkonong.
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Bird Effigy Diagram

Date: 04 12 1912
Description: Diagram of a bird effigy mound found in Frost's Woods, Blooming Grove Township.

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