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Township and Range Map of Milwaukee County with parts of Racine, Walworth and Waukesha County

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A hand-drawn map of the township sectioning of Milwaukee, eastern Waukesha, northern Walworth, and Racine Counties. Other items shown in the map are the lakes and streams in the area, including Muskego and Wind lakes.

Date Created:
circa 1830-1839

Publication Information

Date Created circa 1830-1839
Language English

Physical Description

Format Map
Extent 1 map
Dimensions 38 x 42 cm, on sheet 42 x 52 cm
Scale [circa 1:126,720]

Collection Information

Digital Collection Maps and Atlases
Call Number H GX9028 M66 183? T7
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910102568902121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0142A6
Legacy ID
WHi 96372

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