Map or Atlas
Map Illustrating the Plan of the Defences of the Western & North-Western Frontier
| This map shows planned military posts/depots, barracks, rivers, lakes, roads, existing forts, and land assigned to various Indian tribes. Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, the Gulf of Mexico, the Wisconsin River, and Fort Crawford are labeled. Lands ceded are also labeled. A portion of the map reads: "Ceded by the Sioux Indians to the U.S. at Prairie du Chien July 15, 1830," and "Ceded by the Sac and Fox Indians to the U.S. at Praire du Chien July 15." |
| Image ID: | 116777 |
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| Creation Date: | 1837 |
| Creator Name: | Poinsett, Joel Roberts, 1779-1851. |
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| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Map Collection |
| Genre: | Map or Atlas |
| Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
| Original Format Number: | H GX91 1837 TM |
| Original Dimensions: | 54 x 38 cm., on sheet 59 x 43 cm. |
| Cities and towns |
| Fox Indians |
| Sioux Indians |
| Barracks |
| Fortification |
| Roads |
| Lakes |
| Mississippi River |
| Rivers |
| Wisconsin River (Wis.) |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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