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Map of the Neenah or Fox River and of the Proposed Canals From Fond du Lac to Rock River and the Wiskonsin.

Map

This map shows the township and section grid, lakes, rivers, swamps, prairies, roads, and proposed canals in the area of Wisconsin south of Lake Winnebago and east of the Fox River. Portions of the Rock River are labeled "Doty's River," and Horicon Marsh is labeled "Winnebago Swamp."

Date Created:
1839
Creator:
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers (cartographer)

Publication Information

Creator United States. Army. Corps of Engineers (cartographer)
Publisher Washington, D.C., United States Army Corps of Engineers
Date Created 1839
Language English

Physical Description

Format Map
Extent 1 map
Dimensions 53 x 66 cm, on sheet 60 x 72 cm
Scale [circa 1:24,754]

Collection Information

Digital Collection Maps and Atlases
Call Number D GX902 1838 P
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910100843602121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014AX0
Legacy ID
WHi 92209

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