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Plot of the Town of West Columbus
Map
This 1854 manuscript map of the survey of West Columbus (now Columbus), Columbia County, Wisconsin, shows the plat of the village and the names of streets. The document is described and signed by Alfred Topliff, surveyor, James T. Lewis, proprietor, and the Columbia County Register of Deeds, William Owen.
June 9, 1834
Topliff, Alfred (surveyor)
Publication Information
| Creator | Topliff, Alfred (surveyor) |
|---|---|
| Date Created | June 9, 1834 |
| Language | English |
Physical Description
| Format | Map |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 map |
| Dimensions | 56 x 44 cm |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | Maps and Atlases |
|---|---|
| Call Number | H GX9029 C72 1854 T |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910106462202121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Map of the Town of Columbus, Columbia Co., Wisconsin
circa 1856
This map of Columbus shows a plat with lot and block numbers, local streets, railroads, projected railroads, residential and church buildings, mills, and part of the Crawfish River. Manuscript anno...
Plot of Lewis's First Addition to the Town of West Columbus Situated in Columbia County and State of Wisconsin
August 6, 1856
This manuscript plat map is ink and pencil on paper. It shows a plat of the town with local streets, and blocks and lots by number. The map includes explanatory text by the surveyor, Alfred Topliff.