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Wyalusing Silver Maple
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A sign that reads: "The Giant Tree" has been attached to the bent trunk of a large silver maple tree. A smaller tree in the background has a similarly bent trunk. Both stood at Signal Point in Wyalusing State Park.
1968
Wisconsin. Conservation Department
Publication Information
| Creator | Wisconsin. Conservation Department |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1968 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | R. Bruce Allison photographs, undated |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 7049.1.3 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
|---|
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WHi 127018
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