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Original Madison Plat Map

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Original plat map of the town of Madison on the four lakes.

Date Created:
July 1, 1836

Publication Information

Date Created July 1, 1836

Physical Description

Format Map
Dimensions 46 x 61 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection Maps and Atlases
Call Number H GX9029 M18 1836 M

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01425S
Legacy ID
WHi 38589

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The top map is the "Plat of Madison the Capitol of Wisconsin." The bottom map is the "Map of the Four Lake Country. Taken from the Township Maps in the U.S. Land Office."

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Fort Winnebago from an original drawing by Jefferson Davis.

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1836

This manuscript map is ink and watercolor on tracing paper. It shows rivers, lakes, prairies, and wetlands in the Four Lakes region, including townships 8 through 6 north, ranges 9 through 11 east,...

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Plat of Madison

Plat of Madison

1854

Madison Plat Map.

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Western Land District Map

Western Land District Map

1836

Map of all Dane County and eastern towns.

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Topographic Map of the Turville Estate : Sec. 25, Madison

Topographic Map of the Turville Estate : Sec. 25, Madison

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This map is pen-and-ink on paper. The relief is shown by contours and spot heights. "5’ contours." Includes area table.

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