Old Maps of Jackson, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

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Jackson, WI maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Briggsville
    1902 Map of Briggsville
    1902 Briggsville
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin River valley at the turn of the century shows a landscape of river-and-rail industry. Trace the early township developments of Lewiston and Douglas, or locate original landmarks like the Levee and Big Spring.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Madison
    1967 Print · USGS
    South-central Wisconsin in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of industrial hubs and glacial lakes linked by a dense rail and highway network. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of lakeside communities and find notable sites like Badger Ordnance Works and the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Briggsville, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Briggsville, 1959 Print
    1958 Briggsville
    1959 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of south-central Wisconsin are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the crossroads of three counties. You can trace family history through numerous country schools like Stafford Sch and landmarks such as Douglas Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1960 Map of Madison
    1960 Map of Madison
    1960 Madison
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central and Southern Wisconsin are captured in the late fifties, showing the region as its rail-and-river network matured. Trace the paths of the Soo Line RR or locate family roots near Lake Mendota and Horicon National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1961 Map of Oxford, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Oxford, 1963 Print
    1961 Oxford
    1963 Print · USGS
    Marquette and Adams counties are shown here in the early sixties, a landscape of glacial lakes and small farming townships. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of St Methodius Ch, Lincoln Sch, and the winding Chicago and North Western rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1975 Map of Big Spring, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Big Spring, 1978 Print
    1975 Big Spring
    1978 Print · USGS
    Settled between Adams and Columbia counties in the mid-1970s, this area shows a mix of rural town halls and lakefront recreation. Genealogists can trace local roots at Davis Corners Ch or explore the early lakeside developments of Jordan Lake and Big Spring.

  7. 1975 Map of Briggsville, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Briggsville, 1978 Print
    1975 Briggsville
    1978 Print · USGS
    Briggsville and the surrounding lake country are captured in the mid-seventies just as the region's recreational and agricultural identities converged. Genealogists and historians can locate the Douglas Ch, Greenwood Cem, and a local Cheese Factory near the shores of Mason Lake.

  8. 1979 Map of Brooks
    1979 Map of Brooks
    1979 Brooks
    1979 Print · USGS
    Adams County land and water are meticulously detailed in this late seventies survey, showing the area as the local fishery was established. Researchers can trace rural lineages through the New Chester Ch, the Townhall, and old lakefront tracts near Peppermill Lake.

  9. 1979 Map of Oxford
    1979 Map of Oxford
    1979 Oxford
    1979 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin wetlands and small-town life are captured here in the late seventies. Family historians can trace local sites like Oak Hill Cem, the village of Oxford, and the Chicago and North Western rail corridor.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1985 Map of Wisconsin Dells
    1985 Map of Wisconsin Dells
    1985 Wisconsin Dells
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin in the mid-eighties was a landscape of intricate river bends, rail junctions, and sprawling marshlands. Researchers can trace historic routes along the Soo Line or locate family landmarks near Lyndon Station, Buffalo Lake, and Puckaway Lake.

  11. 1990 Map of Wisconsin Dells, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Wisconsin Dells, 1991 Print
    1990 Wisconsin Dells
    1991 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin's river valleys and lake country are captured in detail here during the late twentieth century. Researchers can trace the rail-and-water geography connecting Wisconsin Dells and Portage with landmarks like Blackhawk Island and Buffalo Lake.

  12. 2010 Map of Briggsville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Briggsville, 2010 Print
    2010 Briggsville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Briggsville and the surrounding wetlands of Columbia County appear in detail during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the shoreline of Mason Lake, locate the Briggsville 1869C221 Dam, and find family roots at Greenwood Cemetery.

  13. 2010 Map of Oxford, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Oxford, 2010 Print
    2010 Oxford
    2010 Print · USGS
    Marquette County in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape shaped by water and tradition near the village of Oxford. Researchers can trace local lineage through Oak Hill Cemetery or Kelly Cemetery and locate landmarks like the Oxford Dam on Neenah Creek.

  14. 2010 Map of Big Spring, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Big Spring, 2010 Print
    2010 Big Spring
    2010 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's glacial landscape east of the Dells comes into focus at the start of the 2010s, showing a transition from farm fields to lakefront retreats. Researchers can locate the Polish Paradise Airport and trace local waterways like Big Spring Creek and Gulch Creek.

  15. 2010 Map of Brooks, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Brooks, 2010 Print
    2010 Brooks
    2010 Print · USGS
    The lakeside communities of Adams County are captured here just after the turn of the millennium. Researchers can trace the layout of Brooks, the grounds of the Federal Correctional Institution, and recreational landmarks like Peppermill Lake and Camp Oak Hill.

  16. 2013 Map of Brooks, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Brooks, 2013 Print
    2013 Brooks
    2013 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's lake country in Adams County is meticulously documented here during the early 2010s. Researchers can trace lakeside developments and aviation history through features like Peppermill Lake, Brooks, and the Clearwater Aero Estates Airport.

  17. 2013 Map of Big Spring, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Big Spring, 2013 Print
    2013 Big Spring
    2013 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape between Wisconsin Dells and Oxford comes into focus in this early twenty-first-century survey. Researchers can trace the layout of small settlements like Big Spring and Davis Corners while locating landmarks like Polish Paradise Airport and Jordan Lake.

  18. 2013 Map of Oxford, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Oxford, 2013 Print
    2013 Oxford
    2013 Print · USGS
    Oxford and its surrounding lake country are shown here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the village and its waterside layout. Researchers can trace local landmarks and water bodies like Neenah Lake, Oxford Lake, and Neenah Cr.

  19. 2013 Map of Briggsville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Briggsville, 2013 Print
    2013 Briggsville
    2013 Print · USGS
    The community of Briggsville and the shores of Mason Lake are captured here in the early 21st century. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural landmarks and family-named routes such as Douglas Center, Cheese Factory Rd, and Big Slough.

  20. 2016 Map of Brooks, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Brooks, 2016 Print
    2016 Brooks
    2016 Print · USGS
    Easton and Brooks appear in this modern survey as a landscape of interconnected kettle lakes and private airfields. Researchers can trace local development around McGinnis Lake and Parker Lake, or locate specialized sites like Clearwater Aero Estates Airport.

  21. 2016 Map of Oxford, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Oxford, 2016 Print
    2016 Oxford
    2016 Print · USGS
    Marquette County's glacial landscape is centered on the village of Oxford in the mid-2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Oak Hill Cem, Lakeview Cem, and Hodge Cem or locate properties near Oxford Lake.

  22. 2016 Map of Briggsville, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Briggsville, 2016 Print
    2016 Briggsville
    2016 Print · USGS
    Briggsville and the surrounding tri-county border region appear here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing a landscape of interconnected lakes and wetlands. Researchers can trace local history through the Greenwood Cem or explore rural industry via Cheese Factory Rd and the waters of Mason Lake.

  23. 2016 Map of Big Spring, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Big Spring, 2016 Print
    2016 Big Spring
    2016 Print · USGS
    Big Spring and the northern edge of the Dells are shown here in the mid-2010s at the Adams and Columbia county line. Researchers can locate New Christ Church, the waters of Jordan Lake, and rural landing strips like Polish Paradise Airport.

  24. 2018 Map of Briggsville, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Briggsville, 2018 Print
    2018 Briggsville
    2018 Print · USGS
    Briggsville and the surrounding lake country appear in high detail during the late twenty-teens. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named roads and landmarks, from Greenwood Cemetery to the shores of Mason Lake and Little Lake.

  25. 2018 Map of Big Spring, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Big Spring, 2018 Print
    2018 Big Spring
    2018 Print · USGS
    The border of Adams and Columbia Counties comes into focus in this late twenty-tens survey. Local historians and genealogists can trace rural landmarks from New Christ Church and Polish Paradise Airport to the waters of Jordan Lake.

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