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The Great North Woods Tourist and Fishing District of Wisconsin : Ideal Location for Summer Homes

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This brochure, intended for tourists, shows resorts, lakes, and railroads in northwestern Wisconsin and part of Michigan’s upper peninsula. Also included are two inset maps, images of tourist activities and areas, and a directory of summer resorts and hotels in northern Wisconsin.

Date Created:
1926
Creator:
Chicago and North Western Railway Company (cartographer)

Publication Information

Creator
Chicago and North Western Railway Company (cartographer)
Contributor
Poole Brothers (printer)
Publisher
Chicago, Ill., Chicago & North Western Ry. Co.
Date Created
1926
Language
English

Physical Description

Format
Map
Extent
1 map
Dimensions
66 x 59 cm, on sheet 69 x 82 cm
Scale
[circa 1:130,000]

Collection Information

Digital Collection
Maps and Atlases
Call Number
D GX902 1926 C
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Copyright Date
1922
Unique ID
W014GTT
Legacy ID
WHi 116486

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