The Old Map GalleryMar 1
From 1802, and quickly new states and territories begin to take shape. Here numbered territories begin to look familiar...
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Show threadGustavo Meneses
@oldmapgallery Surprising how they did not include the 4 Lakes region, also called Tejope. Region also called Yahara or Catfish Valley by early settlers. Later called #madisonwi after deceased James Madison , possibly to encourage people to make it the Wisconsin capital city.
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Show threadEvan GenestMar 5
@gustavommg @oldmapgallery
But cool to see Portage Wisc