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Baraboo, Wis. County Seat of Sauk Co.
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Bird's-eye map of Baraboo with inset of Devil's Lake, the south and east sides of the commercial square, the First National Bank, and the Warren House hotel. This view was distributed with compliments of the proprietor of the Warren House to promote area tourism.
1886
Milwaukee Lith. & Engr. Co.
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W014ART
WHi 23774
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Lake of the Hills or Devil's Lake
1893
This 1893 bird's-eye view of Devil's Lake in Sauk County, Wisconsin, is accompanied by descriptive text and inset maps of Honey Creek Basin and the Baraboo Bluffs, Sauk County, and the track of the...
Devil's Doorway, Devil's Lake
1898
Colorized postcard of an elevated view of the Devil's Doorway rock formation at Devil's Lake State Park. Devil's Lake is below in the background. Caption reads: "Devil's Doorway, Devil's Lake, Wis."
Railroad Tracks along Shoreline of Devil's Lake
A view of the shoreline of Devil's Lake with railroad tracks in the foreground. On the back of the photograph is the photographer's information: "Sim Mould, Photographer, Views of Lake and Dells, B...
Guide book to the wild and romantic scenery in Sauk County, Wisconsin : giving the direction and distance from the "Lake of the Bluffs," Lake of the Hills," "Minni-Waukan," "Spirit," or "Devil's Lake"
1873
In this 1873 pamphlet, William H. Canfield describes the scenery and geology of Sauk County, including the Devil's Lake and Baraboo Bluffs areas.
Railroad Map of Wisconsin
1886 or 1887
This map shows lakes, railroads, and rivers. An explanation of railroad lines with mileage in Wisconsin and total mileage as of December 31, 1886 is included. Portions of Lake Michigan, Lake Super...
Devil's Doorway
1898
Colorized postcard view of the Devil's Doorway rock formation overlooking Devil's Lake. Caption reads: "Devil's Doorway, Devil's Lake, Wis."
