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Map of the Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha shore of Lake Michigan

Map

This map of eastern portions of Racine, Kenosha, and Milwaukee counties shows the townships, roads, railroads, streams, and cities and villages. The map also identifies the location of a number of lakes in the area including, Silver Lake, Camp Lake, Eagle Lake, Wind Lake, and Muskego Lake. The upper margin states, "Wisconsin Survey ; Bulletin xxvi, plate xvii" and below the title, "From Geological and road map of Wisconsin."

Date Created:
1911

Publication Information

Contributor
Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (publisher)
Publisher
[Madison, Wis.], [Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey]
Date Created
1911
Language
English

Physical Description

Format
Map
Extent
1 map
Dimensions
18 x 12 cm, on sheet 27 x 18 cm
Scale
[circa 1:380,160]

Collection Information

Digital Collection
Maps and Atlases
Call Number
H GX9028 M66 1911 G
Conditions For Physical Access
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Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014GLR
Legacy ID
WHi 96391

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