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A Chart Exhibiting the Light Houses on the Lake Coast of the United States of America
Map
This map shows lighthouses on Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake St. Clair, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River, Lake Champlain, and part of Lake Superior. This copy includes manuscript annotations in red. "Prepared by order of Stephen Pleasonton, 5th Auditor Treas'y Depa't and Super't General of Lighthouses."
1848
Pleasonton, Stephen, -1855 (cartographer)
Publication Information
| Creator | Pleasonton, Stephen, -1855 (cartographer) |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1848 |
| Language | English |
Physical Description
| Format | Map |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 map |
| Dimensions | 28 x 55 cm |
| Scale | [circa 1:2,280,842] not "60 geographical miles to a degree." |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | Maps and Atlases |
|---|---|
| Call Number | H GX904 1848 L |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910120630202121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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