Map or Atlas
Geological Map of Wisconsin Compiled by T. C. Chamberlin, State Geologist
| This map shows geographic regions of the entire state. The bottom left corner includes an "Explanation of Color": Laurentien Granite (pink), Huronian Iron-bearing Series (white and pink stripes), Copper-bearing Series (white and pink polka dots), Lower Magnesium Limestone (brown), St. Peters Sandstone (yellow), Potsdam Sandstone (white and yellow stripes), Trenton & Galena Limestone (blue), Cincinnati Shale (white and blue stripes), Hamilton Cement Rock (white and blue polka dots), Niagara Limestone (pink and blue stripes). A caption reads: "NOTE: Many small isolated area of the several formations are necessarily omitted and the outlines are only approximate." Lake Michigan is shown on the far right and Lake Superior is shown at the top of the map. Cities, counties, rivers, and lakes are labeled. |
| Image ID: | 121938 |
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| Creation Date: | 1878 |
| Creator Name: | Snyder Van Vechten & Co. |
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| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Map Collection |
| Genre: | Map or Atlas |
| Original Format Type: | prints, fine-art |
| Original Format Number: | A GZ902 1878 7 |
| Original Dimensions: | 46 cm. |
| This map appeared in "Historical Atlas of Wisconsin : Embracing Complete State and County Maps, City & Village Plats, Together with Separate State and County Histories : Also Special Articles on the Geology, Education, Agriculture, and Other Important Interests of the "State". To view the entire atlas see Maps and Atlases in Our Collections. |
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| Geology |
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| Michigan, Lake |
| Superior, Lake |
| 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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