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Michigan, Wisconsin & Minnesota

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This map shows railroads, county boundaries, cities, towns, and waterways with relief shown by hachures. Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, and Lake Erie are labeled.

Date Created:
circa 1881
Creator:
Bartholomew, John, 1831-1893 (cartographer)

Publication Information

Creator Bartholomew, John, 1831-1893 (cartographer)
Publisher Phildadelphia, T. Ellwood Zell
Date Created circa 1881
Language English

Physical Description

Format Map
Extent 1 map
Dimensions 29 x 41 cm, on sheet 32 x 44 cm
Scale 1:3,000,000

Collection Information

Digital Collection Maps and Atlases
Call Number H GX89 1881 B
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910204184602121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0142TH
Legacy ID
WHi 122981

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