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Rand, McNally & Co.'s Wisconsin

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This map of Wisconsin includes the eastern portions of Minnesota and Iowa, northern Illinois, and the western portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It shows railroads in red overprint and rivers in blue. Wisconsin state and county lines are colored yellow. The map also shows the township grid, cities and villages, Indian reservations, and lighthouses. It was originally issued with an index.

Date Created:
1880
Creator:
Rand McNally and Company (cartographer)

Publication Information

Creator Rand McNally and Company (cartographer)
Publisher Chicago, Ill., Rand McNally and Co.
Date Created 1880
Language English

Physical Description

Format Map
Extent 1 map
Dimensions 48 x 35 cm
Scale [circa 1:1,520,640]

Collection Information

Digital Collection Maps and Atlases
Call Number H GX902 1881 R
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910100840802121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014AV3
Legacy ID
WHi 91298

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