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State of Wisconsin
Map
This detailed map outlines central and southern Wisconsin county boundaries in bright color, and township and range lines are provided. Other marks include lead mines, copper mines, streams, plank roads, railroads, and Green Bay water depths. In the lower right margin is an inset, "Profile of the Milwaukee and Mississippi Rail Road" between Fulton and Milwaukee.
1850
Lapham, Increase Allen, 1811-1875 (cartographer)
Publication Information
| Creator | Lapham, Increase Allen, 1811-1875 (cartographer) |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Milwaukee, Wis, I.A. Lapham |
| Date Created | 1850 |
| Language | English |
Physical Description
| Format | Map |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 map |
| Dimensions | 120 x 77 cm, on sheet 128 x 81 cm |
| Scale | [1:380,160]. 6 miles to one inch |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | Maps and Atlases |
|---|---|
| Call Number | D GX902 1850 L |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910100940202121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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