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Milwaukee Harbor Improvement

Map

Plan no. 3. Scale 2000 feet to one inch.

Date Created:
1853
Creator:
Gunnison, H. H.

Publication Information

Creator
Gunnison, H. H.
Date Created
1853

Physical Description

Format
Map
Dimensions
28 x 44 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection
Maps and Atlases
Call Number
D GX 902 H1 no. 10

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0141ZF
Legacy ID
WHi 43215

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