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Plan of Racine Harbor

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This map shows warehouses and proposed extensions of piers. "Note: The soundings are in feet and tenths." The upper left margin reads: "Senate Ex. Doc. No. 1. 1st Session, 33rd Congress."

Date Created:
October 1853

Publication Information

Publisher
Washington, D.C, U.S. G.P.O.
Date Created
October 1853
Language
English

Physical Description

Format
Map
Extent
1 map
Dimensions
26 x 29 cm, on sheet 31 x 34 cm
Scale
[1:2,400]. 1 inch = 200 feet

Collection Information

Digital Collection
Maps and Atlases
Call Number
D GX902 H1 1836-1874 no. 16

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0142O2
Legacy ID
WHi 115439

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