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1956 Map of the City of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin

Map

This map shows local streets, roads, railroads, highways, city limits, parks, cemeteries, hospitals, country clubs, and fair grounds. It also covers Middleton, Maple Bluff, Shorewood Hills, Monona, Truax Field, Lake Wingra, Lake Mendota, and Lake Monona. A street index is given in the right and bottom margins.

Date Created:
1956

Publication Information

Contributor Madison Chamber of Commerce and Foundation (publisher)
Publisher Madison, Wis., Madison Chamber of Commerce and Foundation
Date Created 1956
Language English

Physical Description

Format Map
Extent 1 map
Dimensions 55 x 77 cm, on sheet 71 x 107 cm
Scale [circa 1:24,000]

Collection Information

Digital Collection Maps and Atlases
Call Number D GX9029 M18 1956
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910110218902121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014BAH
Legacy ID
WHi 113546

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