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La Crosse, Wisconsin

Map

This map is intended for tourists of La Crosse. The cover features images of farms and natural land and reads: "friends are but strangers... we have yet to meet". The back of the map features an extensive list of attractions and activities in La Crosse. The map itself shows city streets, the Municipal Airport, parks, rivers, sloughs, the La Crosse Country Club, the Municipal Harbor, and the County Infirmary. The margins of the map are filled with sketched illustrations of attractions and outdoor activities. The Society's copy includes manuscript annotations in blue ink.

Date Created:
circa 1970-1979
Creator:
Tourist Activities Corporation (cartographer)

Publication Information

Creator Tourist Activities Corporation (cartographer)
Publisher La Crosse, Wis., T.A.C.
Date Created circa 1970-1979
Language English

Physical Description

Format Map
Extent 1 map
Dimensions 46 x 22 cm, on sheet 46 x 40 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection Maps and Atlases
Call Number H GX9029 L14 1971 T6
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910108484202121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0142IE
Legacy ID
WHi 104369

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