Chart of Milwaukee Harbor, Wisconsin

This map is a chart of Milwaukee Harbor that displays local streets, bridges, roads, railroads, public buildings, businesses, factories, dry docks, parks, piers, and shipping yards. Surrounding geographical features are included: part of Lake Michigan, Bays, Rivers, and Canals, and Jones Island. Additional information can be found in the margins of the map: Authorities, notes on soundings, 'Sailing Directions', references for further information on lake and harbor descriptions, 'Comparative Elevations of Water Levels on Lake Michigan', Abbreviations, and a table that includes information on each of Milwaukee's Dry Docks. Keys on depth and relief are included in the margins. Depth is illustrated with gradient tints and soundings; water areas with depths of 18 feet are shown blue. Relief is depicted with contour lines. At the head of the title the map reads "Survey of the Northern and Northwestern Lakes: Made in Obedience to the Acts of Congress and orders form Headquarters Corps of Engi