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Wisconsin Map
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In 1849, northern Wisconsin was composed of huge sectional regions such as La Point, Portage, Brown and Crawford counties, whereas southern Wisconsin had settled into the counties we know today. Some tribal lands are also noted, including "Chippewa, Menomonies, Winnebagoes and New York Indians". This map was page 33 in Mitchell's New universal atlas.
circa 1848-1849
Mitchell, S. Augustus (Samuel Augustus), 1792-1868 (cartographer)
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Wisconsin
1847
In 1847, a year before Wisconsin entered statehood, most of the county shapes in southeastern and southern Wisconsin looked the same as they do today, whereas middle and northern Wisconsin were sti...
Wisconsin
1846
Drawn two years before Wisconsin entered statehood, this map shows the counties and towns that existed at the time, as well as known rivers and lakes. By 1846, most of the modern south/southeastern...
Map of the State of Wisconsin
circa 1850
This hand colored map, published around 1850 in S. Augustus Mitchell's New universal atlas, shows Wisconsin counties. It shows portions of present-day Iron and Vilas counties north of the Manitowis...
County Map of Michigan and Wisconsin
1867 or 1868
This hand colored map of Wisconsin and Michigan was removed from Mitchell's new general atlas for 1867 or 1868. It shows counties, cities, rivers, lakes, and railroads. Other areas included, but no...
County Map of Michigan and Wisconsin
1867 - 1868
This hand colored map of Wisconsin and Michigan was removed from Mitchell's new general atlas for 1867 or 1868. It shows counties, cities, rivers, lakes, and railroads. Other areas included, but no...
New Map of the State of Wisconsin
1851 - 1852
This hand-colored map, published in S. Augustus Mitchell's New universal atlas, shows portions of present-day Iron and Vilas counties north of the Manitowish River as part of the Upper Peninsula of...
