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Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Map
This manuscript map by Increase Lapham covers present-day Milwaukee and Waukesha counties and shows the township and range system, sections, towns, roads, lakes and streams, and the boundary of the canal grant.
1844
Lapham, Increase Allen, 1811-1875 (cartographer)
Publication Information
| Creator | Lapham, Increase Allen, 1811-1875 (cartographer) |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1844 |
| Language | English |
Physical Description
| Format | Map |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 map |
| Dimensions | 22 x 31 cm |
| Scale | [circa 1:190,080] |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | Maps and Atlases |
|---|---|
| Call Number | H GX9028 M66 1844 L |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910102565502121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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