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Plat of Soundings Taken at Milwaukee Harbor Wis.
Map
This blueprint map shows water depths in the Milwaukee Harbor. It includes water surface diagram and "history of the harbor" regarding improvements and projects between 1836 and 1899. The Kinnickinnic River and the Milwaukee River are labeled.
April 16, 19, 23 & 26, 1926
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers (cartographer)
Publication Information
| Creator | United States. Army. Corps of Engineers (cartographer) |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Striegl, A. R (surveyor) |
| Publisher | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Corps of Engineers |
| Date Created | April 16, 19, 23 & 26, 1926 |
| Language | English |
| Edition | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[System.String] |
Physical Description
| Format | Map |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 map |
| Dimensions | 50 x 89 cm, on sheet 56 x 94 cm |
| Scale | [1:1,200]. 1 inch = 100 feet |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | Maps and Atlases |
|---|---|
| Call Number | GX9029 M663 1926 E |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910135678502121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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