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Wisconsin
Map
This hand-colored map of Wisconsin shows the county boundaries, towns, cities, railroads, roads, lakes, rivers, bays, and islands. An inset map depicts roads and post offices in the vicinity of Milwaukee, including the towns of Lisbon, Menomonee, Granville, Pewaukee, Brookfield, Wauwautosa, Milwaukee, Waukesha, New Berlin, Greenfield, and Lake.
circa 1856
J.H. Colton & Co. (cartographer)
Publication Information
| Creator | J.H. Colton & Co. (cartographer) |
|---|---|
| Publisher | New York, J.H. Colton & Co. |
| Date Created | circa 1856 |
| Language | English |
Physical Description
| Format | Map |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 map |
| Dimensions | 35 x 30 cm, on sheet 43 x 34 cm |
| Scale | [circa 1:1,660,000] |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | Maps and Atlases |
|---|---|
| Call Number | H GX902 1856 C7W |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910100702002121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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