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Maps of Ancient Indian Mounds in Sauk County, Wisconsin

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These maps, drawn by William H. Canfield in 1852, illustrate mounds primarily in Sauk County, Wisconsin, in the towns of Greenfield, La Valle, Merrimac, Prairie du Sac, Sumpter, and Winfield. Additional mounds in the Town of Kingston, Green Lake County, and the Town of Aztalan, Jefferson County, are also depicted. The sheet also includes an illustration of a skull. Some illustrations include brief descriptions.

Date Created:
January 1, 1852
Creator:
Canfield, Wm. H., 1819-1913 (cartographer)

Publication Information

Creator Canfield, Wm. H., 1819-1913 (cartographer)
Date Created January 1, 1852
Language English

Physical Description

Format Map
Extent 9 maps on 1 sheet
Dimensions 12 x 30 cm or smaller, sheet 48 x 61 cm
Scale Scales differ

Collection Information

Digital Collection Maps and Atlases
Call Number H GX9028 S25 C
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910103289602121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0142C8
Legacy ID
WHi 96831

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