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Black Hawk's Route

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This map of southwestern Wisconsin traces the route taken by Chief Black Hawk from Vernon County east to Waukesha County and south to Rock County in 1832. Adjacent modern cities, villages, waterways, highways and counties are labeled.

Date Created:
1949
Creator:
Hagan, William T., 1918-2011 (cartographer)

Publication Information

Creator Hagan, William T., 1918-2011 (cartographer)
Publisher Madison, State Historical Society
Date Created 1949
Language English

Physical Description

Format Map
Extent 1 map
Dimensions 27 x 39 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection Maps and Atlases
Call Number H GX902 1832 H
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910100136702121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0135UD
Legacy ID
WHi 119755

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