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Wisconsin
Map
This hand-colored map of Wisconsin shows the counties in the state south and east of the Wisconsin and Fox rivers and the locations of Carver's Claim and Indian lands to the north and west. It shows rivers, roads, forts, cities and villages existing and planned, and lakes and streams.
1846?
Tanner, Henry Schenck, 1786-1858 (cartographer)
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W01424E
WHi 89603
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