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Representation of Ancient Artificial Mounds as They are Located Upon the S.W. 1/4 of the S.W. 1/4 of Section No. 5 in T10N of R7E

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This 1850 survey by William H. Canfield shows the mounds near Wiegands Bay on the Wisconsin River in the Town of Merrimac, Sauk County, Wisconsin.

Date Created:
1850
Creator:
Canfield, Wm. H., 1819-1913 (cartographer)

Publication Information

Creator Canfield, Wm. H., 1819-1913 (cartographer)
Date Created 1850
Language English

Physical Description

Format Map
Extent 1 map
Dimensions 55 x 74 cm
Scale [circa 1:611]. 3 1/3 rods to 1 inch?

Collection Information

Digital Collection Maps and Atlases
Call Number D GX9028 C72 1850 C222
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910104531302121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014B49
Legacy ID
WHi 98345

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