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Publication Information
| Date Created | July 1838 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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Collection Information
| Source Collection | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Turtle Effigy Mound
A turtle effigy mound on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, outlined by melting snow.
Four-Footed Indian Effigy Mound
1919
Elevated view of a four-footed American Indian effigy mound on the grounds of the Mendota State Hospital (Mendota Mental Health Institute).
Bird Effigy Diagram
April 12, 1912
Diagram of a bird effigy mound found in Frost's Woods, Blooming Grove Township.
Map showing the distribution of Indian mounds in Wisconsin
1916
In 1916, it was estimated that 15,000 Indian mounds had formerly existed in Wisconsin. In the early 20th century, the Wisconsin Archaeological Society surveyed every section of the state to account...
Ancient Works at Indian Prairie
1850
Map showing Indian mounds and graves as well as ground cover types at Township 8, Range 22. There is an inset diagram of an effigy mound labeled "The Cross" and another inset drawing of the Indian ...
Double Water Spirit Effigy Mound
May 4, 1915
Elevated view of a double water spirit effigy mound 4 miles south of Stockbridge near Appleton. The spirit has no head but the necks unite.
