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Bayfield & Ashland Counties including the Apostle Islands
Map
This late 19th century map of Bayfield and Ashland counties shows the township and range grid, towns, sections, cities and villages, railroads, stations, roads, the Ironton Trail, Indian reservations, and geographic features such as pine barrens and the Penokee Iron Range. The civil towns of Bayfield, Iron River, Washburn, Mason, Drummond are outlined and labeled in color. This map resembles the 1877 Map of Ashland and Bayfield counties by Snyder, Van Vechten & Co., with additions and changes. This copy is untitled and does not show Iron River.
circa 1880
Milwaukee Lith. & Engr. Co.
Publication Information
| Creator | Milwaukee Lith. & Engr. Co. |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Milwaukee Lith. & Engr. Co. (lithographer) |
| Publisher | [Milwaukee], Milwaukee Litho. & Engr. Co. |
| Date Created | circa 1880 |
| Language | English |
Physical Description
| Format | Map |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 map |
| Dimensions | 28 x 24 cm, on sheet 30 x 25 cm |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | Maps and Atlases |
|---|---|
| Call Number | H GX9028 A82 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910086294402121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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