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Wisconsin, a Sectional Map with the Most Recent Surveys
Map
This 1850 map shows central and southern Wisconsin counties, township lines, lead mines, copper mines, streams, plank roads, and railroads. The bottom margin states, "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1846 by P.C. Hale in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the Territory of Wisconsin."
1850
Lapham, Increase Allen, 1811-1875 (cartographer)
Publication Information
| Creator | Lapham, Increase Allen, 1811-1875 (cartographer) |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Chapman, Silas (publisher) |
| Publisher | Milwaukee, Wis., Silas Chapman |
| Date Created | 1850 |
| Language | English |
Physical Description
| Format | Map |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 map |
| Dimensions | 120 x 77 cm, on sheet 128 x 81 cm |
| Scale | [1:633,600]. 10 miles to an inch |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | Maps and Atlases |
|---|---|
| Call Number | D GX902 1850 L2 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910100918502121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
| Copyright Date | 1846 |
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