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Madison

Map

This map of Madison shows a plat of the city, local streets, numbered blocks and lots, university grounds, the Capitol Square, and parts of Third and Fourth Lakes (Lake Mendota and Lake Monona).

Date Created:
circa 1855

Publication Information

Publisher
Madison, Wis.?
Date Created
circa 1855
Language
English

Physical Description

Format
Map
Extent
1 map on 2 sheets
Dimensions
81 x 136 cm, on sheets 82 x 69 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection
Maps and Atlases
Call Number
D GX9029 M18 1855 M

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014B7I
Legacy ID
WHi 105578

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