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Wisconsin

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This map of the whole state of Wisconsin shows railroads, common roads, canals, the state capital, county towns, townships, villages and post offices. It also covers part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. An inset map of the vicinity of Milwaukee shows the town boundaries for Lisbon, Menomonee, Granville, Milwaukee, Pewaukee, Brookfield, Wauwatosa, Waukesha, New Berlin, Greenfield, and Lake.

Date Created:
1854
Creator:
J.H. Colton & Co. (cartographer)

Publication Information

Creator J.H. Colton & Co. (cartographer)
Publisher New York, J.H. Colton & Co.
Date Created 1854
Language English

Physical Description

Format Map
Extent 1 map
Dimensions 36 x 31 cm, on sheet 43 x 35 cm
Scale [circa 1:1,739,831]

Collection Information

Digital Collection Maps and Atlases
Call Number H GX902 1854 C7
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910100604602121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01423N
Legacy ID
WHi 89942

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