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Colton's Minnesota
Map
This map shows the entire state of Minnesota, including county boundaries, railroads, cities and towns, and the extent of surveyed townships with Public Land Survey coordinates. The base of the map reads: "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1867 by G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co. in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York."
circa 1871
G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co. (cartographer)
Publication Information
| Creator | G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co. (cartographer) |
|---|---|
| Publisher | New York, N.Y., Published by G.W. and C.B. Colton & Co. |
| Date Created | circa 1871 |
| Language | English |
Physical Description
| Format | Map |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 map |
| Dimensions | 59 x 42 cm, on sheet 71 x 40 cm |
| Scale | 1:1,140,000 |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | Maps and Atlases |
|---|---|
| Call Number | H GX902 1855 C83 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910100589602121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
| Copyright Date | 1867 |
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