Map or Atlas
Map of Southwestern Part of Wisconsin, 1839: Showing Physical Features, Plant Life, Quality of Land, and Cultural Features Including Names of Early Settlers
| This map shows a detailed account of southwestern Wisconsin. Individual settlers, the type of trees that grow in given areas, the quality of the soil (labeled first, second or third rate), digs, and a few roads are labeled. While lakes and rivers are shown, only a few (such as the Wisconsin River) are labeled. |
| Image ID: | 120076 |
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| Creation Date: | 08 1960 |
| Creator Name: | Owen, David Dale |
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| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Map Collection |
| Genre: | Map or Atlas |
| Original Format Type: | prints, fine-art |
| Original Format Number: | H GX902 1839 OD |
| Original Dimensions: | 174 x 292 cm., sheets 46 x 61 cm |
| Photocopy of the original on 14 sheets, with an index map. Owen drew this map using geographical and geological data collected during travels in Wisconsin Territory in 1839. |
| Formations (Geology) |
| Research |
| Trees |
| Land |
| Croplands |
| Land use, Rural |
| Roads |
| Lakes |
| Rivers |
| Wisconsin River (Wis.) |
| Rural areas |
| Forests and forestry |
| 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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