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Chain Lake Quadrangle / Wisconsin / 7.5 Minute Series (topographic), Chain Lake

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This standard U.S.G.S. topographic map was annotated by civil engineer and railroad historian James P. Kaysen to show the location of existing and defunct rail lines around Chain Lake. Kaysen enhanced about 1,200 maps this way, typically drawing rail lines in red ink and adding statistical and historical information about lumber companies and railroads in the margins.

Date Created:
1972
Creator:
Geological Survey (U.S.) (cartographer)

Publication Information

Creator Geological Survey (U.S.) (cartographer)
Contributor Kaysen, James P. (annotator)
Publisher [Washington, D.C.], Geological Survey (U.S.)
Date Created 1972
Language English

Physical Description

Format Map
Extent 1 map
Dimensions 69 x 56 cm
Scale 1:24,000

Collection Information

Digital Collection Maps and Atlases
Source Collection James P. Kaysen papers, 1922-1980
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911125376902121
Finding Aid http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-m95226

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W01702B

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