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Wisconsin, a sectional map with the most recent surveys

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Published a year after Wisconsin entered statehood, this map shows the counties and towns in existence in 1849-- mainly in southern/southeastern Wisconsin-- as well as lead and copper mines. The township grid is shown in surveyed parts of the state.

Date Created:
1849
Creator:
Lapham, Increase Allen, 1811-1875 (cartographer)

Publication Information

Creator Lapham, Increase Allen, 1811-1875 (cartographer)
Publisher Milwaukee, Wis., Hale & Chapman
Date Created 1849
Language English

Physical Description

Format Map
Extent 1 map
Dimensions 55 x 53 cm, on sheet 59 x 58 cm
Scale [1: 633,600]. 10 miles to an inch

Collection Information

Digital Collection Maps and Atlases
Call Number D GX902 1849 LW
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910100930202121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Copyright Date 1846
Unique ID
W014GIG
Legacy ID
WHi 92360

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