"Sketch of the Public Surveys in the State of Wisconsin", General Land Office
Subject: Wisconsin
Period: 1866 (dated)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
16.3 x 17.4 inches
41.4 x 44.2 cm
This informative map of Wisconsin identifies the large swaths of land designated for railroads and locates a wagon road from Fort Wilkins to Fort Howard in the eastern part of the state. A legend at lower left further identifies deposits of iron, copper, and lead as well as land offices throughout the state. Signed in the plate by Commissioner Joseph S. Wilson.
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Condition: B
Issued folding and now flattened and backed with linen to repair a 3.5" edge tear at left. There is light toning along the fold lines and minor loss at a few fold junctions.
