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Map of Wisconsin, showing New Counties Proposed, 1854
Map
This map shows proposed counties in northern Wisconsin included Douglas, La Pointe, Polk, Chippewa, Dunn, St. Croix, Pierce and Clark. This map shows the proposed county lines in red ink. Manuscript annotations give updated place names, boundaries, and progress of the general land survey.
1854
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1854 |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
Physical Description
| Format | Map |
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| Extent | 1 map |
| Dimensions | 66 x 62 cm, on sheet 69 x 64 cm |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | Maps and Atlases |
|---|---|
| Call Number | D GX902 1854 C9 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910101101502121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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