"Map of the States of Michigan and Wisconsin, Embracing a Great Part of Iowa and Illinois," 1855
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Artifact Overview
This map shows Michigan's Upper Peninsula as it appeared in 1855. That year, construction crews completed the first lock at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, which allowed boats to travel uninterrupted between Lake Superior and the other Great Lakes. The lock made it possible for the state to more fully tap this region's rich copper and iron deposits.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Map (Document)
Date Made
1855
Subject Date
1855
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.85.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Engraving (Printing process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 40.5 in
Width: 21.25 in
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