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Dunn County footprints of history : a graphic introduction to area history

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This pictorial map of Dunn County, Wisconsin, from the 1970s depicts historical events that occurred in the county. It shows cemeteries, churches, schools, roads, existing and abandoned railroads, the path of an 1881 balloon flight, parks, Indian mounds, mills, boat landings, Bean Expedition route, and trails. An index of 107 historic sites with descriptive text and bibliographic citations are printed on the verso.

Date Created:
circa 1975
Creator:
Russell, John M. (cartographer)

Publication Information

Creator Russell, John M. (cartographer)
Contributor Dunn County Historical Society (contributor)
Publisher Menomonie, Wis., Dunn County Historical Society
Date Created circa 1975
Language English

Physical Description

Format Map
Extent 1 map
Dimensions 67 x 47 cm, on sheet 71 x 51 cm
Scale [circa 1:84,480]

Collection Information

Digital Collection Maps and Atlases
Call Number H GX9028 D92 R
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999531483002121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0142EH
Legacy ID
WHi 97829

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