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Proposed Major Street Plan : Madison, Wisconsin and Environs

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This blue line print map shows local streets, roads, and railroads. It covers the Madison area, including the University of Wisconsin, Monona Village, Verona, Middleton, McFarland, Shorewood Hills, Maple Bluff, Ashton, Lake Mendota, Lake Monona, Lake Wingra, and Lake Waubesa. A legend provides key to road symbols: major streets or boulevards/parkways that are of sufficient width, to be widened, or to be opened. The bottom left of the map reads: "Prepared Under the Auspices of the Trustees of Madison Planning Trust. Nineteen thirty eight. Ladislas Segoe, planning consultant, Cincinnati, Ohio."

Date Created:
1938
Creator:
Madison (Wis.). City Planning Department (cartographer)

Publication Information

Creator Madison (Wis.). City Planning Department (cartographer)
Contributor Ladislas Segoe and Associates (consultant)
Publisher Madison, Wisconsin, City Plan Commission
Date Created 1938
Language English

Physical Description

Format Map
Extent 1 map
Dimensions 58 x 55 cm, on sheet 63 x 62 cm
Scale [circa 1:40,640]

Collection Information

Digital Collection Maps and Atlases
Call Number D GX9029 M18 1938 S
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910110147702121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0142L6
Legacy ID
WHi 112981

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