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Maps

A Map of the Ousconsin & Fox Rivers

Map

This map shows military forts, Indian villages, settler's houses with surnames, trading houses, lodges and encampments, portages, the road to Green Bay, and "dividing ridge between Indians & Whites, August 19th, 1825." It covers the river systems between Prairie du Chien on the Mississippi River and Fort Howard on Lake Michigan's Green Bay. North is oriented to the upper left.

Date Created:
1829
Creator:
Lyon, Lucius, 1800-1851 (surveyor)

Publication Information

Creator Lyon, Lucius, 1800-1851 (surveyor)
Date Created 1829
Language English

Physical Description

Format Map
Extent 1 map on 2 sheets
Dimensions 79 x 25 cm, sheets 53 x 36 cm
Scale [circa 1:579,291] not "8 miles to the inch."

Collection Information

Digital Collection Maps and Atlases
Call Number H GX9028 W81 1829 L
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910134659302121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0135S4
Legacy ID
WHi 121416

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