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Gogebic Iron Range

Map

This map shows mining properties in the Gogebic Range between Atkins Lake in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, on the west and Lake Gogebic, Michigan, on the east in the late 1880s. Also shown are cities and villages, the township and range grid, sections, railroads, and lakes and streams.

Date Created:
circa 1887

Publication Information

Contributor Milwaukee Lith. & Engr. Co. (lithographer)
Publisher Milwaukee, Wis., Gage E. Tarbell & Co. : Milwaukee Litho & Engr. Co.
Date Created circa 1887
Language English

Physical Description

Format Map
Extent 1 map
Dimensions 21 x 84 cm, on sheet 23 x 87 cm
Scale [circa 1:140,000]

Collection Information

Digital Collection Maps and Atlases
Call Number H GX9028 A82 T
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910103452602121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0142CB
Legacy ID
WHi 96955

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