Old Maps of Buffalo, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 31 historic maps of Buffalo. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Buffalo, WI maps

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  1. 1929 Map of Fountain City
    1929 Map of Fountain City
    1929 Fountain City
    1929 Print · USGS
    In the late twenties, the Mississippi River bluffs near Fountain City were defined by a steep landscape of narrow valleys and ridge-top farms. Researchers can trace dozens of rural school sites like Buffalo Ridge Sch and Oak Grove Sch among the winding tracks of State Hwy 35.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1934 Map of Winona, 1955 Print
    1934 Map of Winona, 1955 Print
    1934 Winona
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley in the mid-1930s reveals a complex network of rail lines and river engineering. Researchers can trace the grounds of St Marys College, find rural schools like Meyers Sch, and locate the early infrastructure of Lock and Dam No 5A.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1937 Map of Winona
    1937 Map of Winona
    1937 Winona
    1937 Print · USGS
    In the mid-thirties, the Mississippi River valley near Winona was a bustling network of rail yards and river channels. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local communities through landmarks like St Marys College, the St Marys Cem, and vanished schoolhouses like Bohris Valley Sch.
    3 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. 1972 Map of Winona West, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Winona West, 1975 Print
    1972 Winona West
    1975 Print · USGS
    The riverfront city of Winona is shown in the early seventies as a thriving center for education and rail transit. Researchers can trace the grounds of Winona State College, the corridors of the Chicago and North Western, and landmarks like Sugarloaf.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1972 Map of Winona East, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Winona East, 1975 Print
    1972 Winona East
    1975 Print · USGS
    The riverfront and steep bluffs of the upper Mississippi are captured here in the early seventies. Genealogists and historians can locate St Marys Cem, trace the rail lines through Bluff Siding, and see the footprint of Winona and its schools.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1972 Map of Fountain City, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Fountain City, 1975 Print
    1972 Fountain City
    1975 Print · USGS
    Fountain City and the Mississippi River bluffs are captured in the early seventies, showing a landscape of steep ridges and deep valleys. Researchers can locate family landmarks like St Marys Cem, trace the Burlington Northern line, or explore Merrick State Park.

  10. 1973 Map of Dodge, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Dodge, 1975 Print
    1973 Dodge
    1975 Print · USGS
    Western Wisconsin's river valleys and steep ridges are captured in the early seventies, showing the rural character of the Driftless Area. Researchers can find family burial sites like Bohris Valley Cem and trace the Green Bay and Western rail line near Dodge.

  11. 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

  12. 2010 Map of Dodge, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Dodge, 2010 Print
    2010 Dodge
    2010 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's Trempealeau County comes into focus in this early 21st-century study of the river valleys and rural roads near Dodge. Researchers can locate several burial grounds, including Cortland Cemetery and Saint Joseph Cemetery, while tracing the course of Trout Run Creek.

  13. 2011 Map of Winona West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Winona West, 2011 Print
    2011 Winona West
    2011 Print · USGS
    Winona and the Mississippi River bluffs are shown in high detail during this early 21st-century survey. Researchers can locate campus layouts for Winona State University and Saint Mary's University, or trace the rugged geography of Sugarloaf and Gilmore Valley.

  14. 2011 Map of Winona East, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Winona East, 2011 Print
    2011 Winona East
    2011 Print · USGS
    The upper Mississippi River valley at the turn of the 21st century reveals a landscape of complex waterways and bluff-side settlements. Genealogists can locate several historic burial grounds like Piper Valley Cemetery and trace the rail-adjacent community of Bluff Siding.

  15. 2011 Map of Fountain City, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Fountain City, 2011 Print
    2011 Fountain City
    2011 Print · USGS
    Fountain City and the Mississippi riverfront are captured here in the early twenty-first century, highlighting a landscape of steep coulees and river bottomlands. Genealogists and hikers can trace old valley roads to Eagle Valley Cemetery or explore the heights of Canada Ridge and Wagners Cliff.

  16. 2013 Map of Dodge, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Dodge, 2013 Print
    2013 Dodge
    2013 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's coulee country is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the rural settlements of Dodge and Pine Creek. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks through Buehler Valley, Bohris Valley, and the banks of the Trempealeau River.

  17. 2013 Map of Fountain City, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Fountain City, 2013 Print
    2013 Fountain City
    2013 Print · USGS
    Fountain City occupies the narrow margin between the Mississippi River and the high Wisconsin bluffs in this 2013 record. Researchers can trace landforms and local routes like Wagners Cliff, Canada Ridge, and the winding Schaffner Dugway.

  18. 2013 Map of Winona West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Winona West, 2013 Print
    2013 Winona West
    2013 Print · USGS
    Winona and the Mississippi River backwaters are shown in fine detail during the early 2010s. Researchers can trace the layout of Winona State Univ, locate family plots at Woodlawn Cem, or explore the island networks of Polander Lake and Prairie Island.

  19. 2013 Map of Winona East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Winona East, 2013 Print
    2013 Winona East
    2013 Print · USGS
    The river valley at Winona and East Winona is shown in detail during the early 21st century, where the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin follows the Mississippi River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Saint Marys Cem or explore the rural topography of Homer Ridge and Pleasant Valley.

  20. 2015 Map of Dodge, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Dodge, 2015 Print
    2015 Dodge
    2015 Print · USGS
    The coulee country of Trempealeau County comes into focus in this recent survey of the ridges and valleys surrounding Dodge. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land in Bohris Valley, locate Saint Joseph Cem, and follow the winding path of Trout Run Cr.

  21. 2015 Map of Fountain City, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Fountain City, 2015 Print
    2015 Fountain City
    2015 Print · USGS
    The riverfront and blufflands of the Mississippi are documented here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family burial sites at Saint Marys Cem and landmark terrain features like Wagners Cliff and Owl Head.

  22. 2016 Map of Winona West, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Winona West, 2016 Print
    2016 Winona West
    2016 Print · USGS
    Winona and the Mississippi River valley appear in high detail during the mid-2010s as the city expands along the river flats. Researchers can locate Saint Marys Univ of Minnesota, trace the bluffs of Buffalo Ridge, and study the many islands like Turtle Island.

  23. 2016 Map of Winona East, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Winona East, 2016 Print
    2016 Winona East
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River's shifting islands and the high bluffs of Winona County are captured here in the mid-2010s. Trace old family connections at Saint Marys Cem or Piper Valley Cem, and follow the heavy rail traffic along the BNSF Railway.

  24. 2018 Map of Fountain City, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Fountain City, 2018 Print
    2018 Fountain City
    2018 Print · USGS
    Fountain City and the surrounding river bluffs are captured here in the late 2010s, showcasing the complex coulee geography of the Upper Mississippi. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks like Canada Ridge, Wagners Cliff, and Saint Marys Cem.

  25. 2018 Map of Dodge, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Dodge, 2018 Print
    2018 Dodge
    2018 Print · USGS
    The river valleys and ridges of Trempealeau County are meticulously detailed in this recent topographical survey. Family history researchers can locate rural landmarks such as Saint Joseph Cem and the small settlements of Dodge and Pine Creek.

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