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Map of the Territory of Wisconsin
Map
This map, created to accompany a congressional report, shows the Wisconsin Territory, including present-day states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and parts of North and South Dakota. Although not part of the Wisconsin Territory, the map also includes northern Illinois. The map shows Native American tribal regions, 1830 and 1832 land cessions and General Land Office districts. Roads, canals, proposed railroads, cities, villages, trading houses, rivers, lakes, portages, rapids, and other major geographical features are labeled.
1836
Burr, David H., 1803-1875 (cartographer)
Publication Information
| Creator | Burr, David H., 1803-1875 (cartographer) |
|---|---|
| Publisher | [Washington, D.C.], David H. Burr |
| Date Created | 1836 |
| Language | English |
Physical Description
| Format | Map |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 map |
| Dimensions | 51 x 64 cm |
| Scale | [circa 1:2,056,000] |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | Maps and Atlases |
|---|---|
| Call Number | H GX902 1836 B |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910089562402121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Map of the Territory of Wisconsin
1836
This map, created to accompany a congressional report, shows the Wisconsin Territory, including present-day states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and parts of North and South Dakota. Although not p...
Map of the Territory of Wisconsin
1836
Parker Map 1048, 1/5/10, 2:55 PM, 8C, 8628x10584 (288+360), 150%, Repro 1.8 v2, 1/30 s, R83.3, G61.5, B58.1
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Wisconsin & Minnesota, Map
1929
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1929
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