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Geneva: [Wisconsin Territory]
Map
This map shows a paper city located in section 23, township 17 north, range 22 east; the area is now occupied by the community of Spring Valley in Manitowoc County. The map is signed by the surveyor and dated "20th day of March A.D. 1837." The streets are labeled and the lots are numbered. The Mee-Mee River (Meeme River) runs diagonally from the upper left to the bottom right.
1837
Suydam, John V. (surveyor)
Publication Information
| Creator | Suydam, John V. (surveyor) |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1837 |
| Language | English |
Physical Description
| Format | Map |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 map |
| Dimensions | 44 x 35 cm, on sheet 58 x 45 cm |
| Scale | [circa 1:3,120] |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | Maps and Atlases |
|---|---|
| Call Number | H GX9029 S78 1837 S8 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910135264402121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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