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Plat maps

Plan of the three village plats of Grand Chute, Appleton & Lawesburgh, Outagamie County, Wisn.

Map

This map shows platting for three villages, including sections, local streets, university land, a church, school house, cemetery, Grand Chute Island, canals, and nearby state dams, locks, and bridges on the Fox River. An inset map titled "Diagram of Country, Roads, & About the Three Villages" shows road connections to other areas. This map also includes a textual description of local features which it claims will make the location a "flourishing town."

Date Created:
circa 1852
Creator:
Stephens, John (cartographer)

Publication Information

Creator Stephens, John (cartographer)
Contributor Kollner, Augustus, 1813-1906 (lithographer)
Publisher [Grand Chute, Wis.?, John Stephens]
Date Created circa 1852
Language English

Physical Description

Format Map
Extent 1 map
Dimensions 49 x 72 cm, on sheet 57 x 80 cm
Scale [1:4,200]. 350 feet to 1 inch

Collection Information

Digital Collection Maps and Atlases
Call Number D GX9029 A65 1852 S
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910108949002121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014B85
Legacy ID
WHi 106541

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