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Wisconsin 101: The Le Maire Sundial Compass Was 18th Century GPS

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The Le Maire sundial compass was the mid-18th century equivalent to today’s GPS. It was found near Green Bay in 1902 and recalls a time when Wisconsin was part of New France. The Neville Public Museum's Kevin Cullen has the story.


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