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New Map of the State of Wisconsin

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This map of Wisconsin shows counties in pink, orange, green, and yellow. Lake Michigan and Lake Superior are labeled as well as rivers and some geographical features. Neighboring parts of Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois are shown, including mineral lands in the Upper Peninsula. This map differs from later editions with the absence of a legend, and the absence of the following counties: Ozaukee, Monroe, Kewaunee, Shawano, Jackson, Trempealeau, Buffalo, Pierce, Dunn, Polk, and Douglas; railroad extends from Milwaukee only as far as Fort Atkinson. The map appeared in Mitchell's New Universal Atlas.

Date Created:
circa 1853
Creator:
Mitchell, S. Augustus (Samuel Augustus), 1792-1868 (cartographer)

Publication Information

Creator
Mitchell, S. Augustus (Samuel Augustus), 1792-1868 (cartographer)
Contributor
Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. (publisher)
Publisher
Philadelphia, Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co.
Date Created
circa 1853
Language
English

Physical Description

Format
Map
Extent
1 map
Dimensions
37 x 30 cm, on sheet 44 x 36 cm
Scale
[circa 1:1,792,000]

Collection Information

Digital Collection
Maps and Atlases
Call Number
H GX902 1853 CO
Conditions For Physical Access
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.
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Copyright Date
1850
Unique ID
W0142KW
Legacy ID
WHi 115191

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