Old Maps of Alma, Wisconsin for Hiking & Exploration

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Alma, WI maps

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  1. 1932 Map of Gilmanton
    1932 Map of Gilmanton
    1932 Gilmanton
    1932 Print · USGS
    Buffalo and Trempealeau Counties appear here in the early thirties, showing a rural landscape organized around deep valleys and high ridges. Genealogists can locate dozens of family-named landmarks and country schools like Lookout Sch and the Irish Valley Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1932 Map of Alma
    1932 Map of Alma
    1932 Alma
    1932 Print · USGS
    The river valleys and high ridges of Buffalo County are captured here in the early 1930s, showing a landscape of small farms and rural schoolhouses. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of this community through dozen of school sites like Mill Creek Sch and Cascade Sch, alongside the U S Game Refuge and the rail lines through Alma.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1950 Map of Alma, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Alma, 1952 Print
    1950 Alma
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley serves as a bustling corridor for rail and river traffic at mid-century. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like St Paul Ch, Church Valley Cem, and the riverfront town of Alma.
    8 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Eau Claire, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Eau Claire, 1965 Print
    1953 Eau Claire
    1965 Print · USGS
    West-central Wisconsin in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of river-valley industry and vast wildlife refuges during the transition from rails to modern highways. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Chicago and North Western or locate family-named landmarks like Decorah Mound and Chippewa Island.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Eau Claire
    1958 Map of Eau Claire
    1958 Eau Claire
    1958 Print · USGS
    Western Wisconsin in the late fifties shows a landscape of growing regional hubs and massive wildlife refuges. Trace the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western between Eau Claire and Marshfield, or explore the terrain around Iron Mound and Lake Wissota.

  6. 1964 Map of Eau Claire
    1964 Map of Eau Claire
    1964 Eau Claire
    1964 Print · USGS
    West-central Wisconsin in the mid-1960s was a hub of river-driven industry and expanding rail networks. Researchers can trace historic homesteads near Menomonie, follow the Soo Line RR through Marshfield, or explore the grounds of the Camp McCoy Military Reservation.

  7. 1973 Map of Gilmanton, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Gilmanton, 1975 Print
    1973 Gilmanton
    1975 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County agriculture and topographic relief are on full display in the early 1970s as the town of Gilmanton sits nestled among deep drainage valleys. Researchers can trace family sites near Gilmanton Cem, locate the small settlement of Praag, or follow the winding Buffalo River.

  8. 1974 Map of Alma, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Alma, 1976 Print
    1974 Alma
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Upper Mississippi River corridor is captured here in the mid-1970s, showing the intricate wetlands and industrial river crossings of the border region. You can trace the rail lines of the Burlington Northern and locate sites like Lock and Dam No 4 or the Mill Creek Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1974 Map of Modena, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Modena, 1977 Print
    1974 Modena
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Buffalo River valley and its many winding coulees define this mid-1970s survey of rural Buffalo County. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands near Modena, Tell, and Praag, or locate landmarks like St Paul Ch and Modena Cem.

  10. 1974 Map of Urne, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Urne, 1977 Print
    1974 Urne
    1977 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County's river bluffs and interior valleys are captured here in the mid-seventies, showing the intersection of rail transport and rural life. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Lyster Ch, Church Valley Cem, and the tracks of the Burlington Northern.

  11. 1974 Map of Cream, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Cream, 1977 Print
    1974 Cream
    1977 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County is shown in the mid-1970s as a landscape of deep valleys and prominent ridges tied together by rural family churches. Genealogists can locate several local burial grounds, including Lincoln Cem and Anchorage Cem, alongside the small crossroads of Cream.

  12. 1985 Map of Winona
    1985 Map of Winona
    1985 Winona
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley and the coulees of the Driftless Area are shown here in the mid-1980s as the river's lock-and-dam system was well-established. Researchers can trace the riverfront at Winona, explore the bluffs near Galesville, or locate landmarks like Sugarloaf and Merrick State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 2010 Map of Modena, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Modena, 2010 Print
    2010 Modena
    2010 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County is shown here in the late 2000s, characterized by the winding Buffalo River and its many tributary valleys. Researchers can trace local genealogy and land use through named landmarks like Modena Cemetery, Erickson Bluff, and the settlement of Tell.

  14. 2010 Map of Gilmanton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Gilmanton, 2010 Print
    2010 Gilmanton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's coulee country is captured in this recent study of Buffalo County’s winding valleys and ridge-top roads. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites at Gilmanton Cemetery and Lincoln Cemetery, or trace the waterways of Buffalo River and Little Waumandee Creek.

  15. 2010 Map of Cream, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Cream, 2010 Print
    2010 Cream
    2010 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County's agricultural heartland is documented here at the start of the 2010s, showing a landscape of deep valleys and high ridges. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Zion Cemetery and Anchorage Cemetery or trace the early milling sites of Alma Mill 5 and Herold.

  16. 2010 Map of Urne, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Urne, 2010 Print
    2010 Urne
    2010 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County's rugged coulee country is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing the deeply carved valleys and bluffs north of the Mississippi. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Church Valley Cemetery, the settlement of Urne, and Nelson Cemetery.

  17. 2011 Map of Alma, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Alma, 2011 Print
    2011 Alma
    2011 Print · USGS
    The riverfront communities of the Mississippi valley appear in the early 2010s as the river winds past Alma and Kellogg. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Mill Creek Cemetery, the Kellogg Post Office, and the industrial Alma Mill 1 D6519 Dam.

  18. 2013 Map of Modena, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Modena, 2013 Print
    2013 Modena
    2013 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County’s rural coulees and river bottoms are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks through German Valley, Erickson Bluff, and the small communities of Modena and Tell.

  19. 2013 Map of Gilmanton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Gilmanton, 2013 Print
    2013 Gilmanton
    2013 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County agriculture and river valley geography are detailed in this 2010s study of the Gilmanton area. Genealogists can trace family-named landmarks through the coulees, from Fisken Valley and Stage Valley to the heights of Eagle Peak.

  20. 2013 Map of Cream, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Cream, 2013 Print
    2013 Cream
    2013 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County's coulee country is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring agricultural character of the region. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks and valley settlements including Herold, Cream, and the waters of Lizzy Pauls Pond.

  21. 2013 Map of Alma, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Alma, 2013 Print
    2013 Alma
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Upper Mississippi River valley in the early 2010s reveals a complex landscape of islands and riverfront settlements. Researchers can trace the river's path past Twelve Mile Bluff to the town of Alma, or explore the winding Zumbro River near Kellogg.

  22. 2013 Map of Urne, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Urne, 2013 Print
    2013 Urne
    2013 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County's bluff country is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the rural settlement patterns near the Mississippi River. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands such as Klopp Farm and landmark features like Rattlesnake Bluff and Urne.

  23. 2015 Map of Cream, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Cream, 2015 Print
    2015 Cream
    2015 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County's ridge-and-valley landscape is captured here in the mid-2010s, showing the enduring rural character of the Waumandee area. Researchers can locate family burial plots at Lincoln Cem and trace homesteads in Schmidt Valley or near Herold.

  24. 2015 Map of Modena, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Modena, 2015 Print
    2015 Modena
    2015 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County agriculture and river-carved terrain are documented here in the mid-2010s, showing the rural settlements of Modena and Tell. Researchers can locate family landmarks across the landscape, from Erickson Bluff to the many named hollows like French Valley and German Valley.

  25. 2015 Map of Alma, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Alma, 2015 Print
    2015 Alma
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Upper Mississippi River valley comes alive in this study of the border between Wisconsin and Minnesota. Researchers can trace riverside heritage from Alma to Kellogg, locating landforms like Twelve Mile Bluff and historic sites such as Mill Creek Cem.

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