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Auto Touring Route, 1832 Black Hawk War

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This map shows an auto tour route with historical markers and the approximate Black Hawk Band route in southern Wisconsin. County boundaries, roads and cities are also labeled. The back of the map gives a detailed list of historical markers indicated on the front and a brief history of the Black Hawk War.

Date Created:
circa 1998

Publication Information

Publisher Mazomanie, WI, War Trail Coalition
Date Created circa 1998
Language English

Physical Description

Format Map
Extent 1 map
Dimensions 21 x 37 cm, on sheet 28 x 43 cm
Scale circa 1:731,520

Collection Information

Digital Collection Maps and Atlases
Call Number H GX902 1998 W3
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910149939202121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0135OS
Legacy ID
WHi 120496

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