Old Maps of Dover, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

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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 Mondovi
    1932 Map of Mondovi
    1932 Mondovi
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Buffalo River valley and surrounding coulees are shown here in the early thirties, centered on the hub of Mondovi. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schoolhouses like White Block Sch and rural landmarks such as Norden Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 1973 Map of Rossman Creek, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Rossman Creek, 1975 Print
    1973 Rossman Creek
    1975 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County's rugged coulee country is captured here in the early 1970s as the rail-and-river economy persists along the Buffalo River. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Norden Trinity Ch, the Naples Sch, and family-named terrain like Lindsay Valley.

  7. 1973 Map of Mondovi, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Mondovi, 1975 Print
    1973 Mondovi
    1975 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County is captured here in the early 1970s, centered on the growth of the town of Mondovi and its vital riverfront. Researchers can trace rural lineages through local landmarks like German Valley Ch, Riverside Cem, and the family-named corridors of Thompson Valley.

  8. 1973 Map of Lookout, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Lookout, 1975 Print
    1973 Lookout
    1975 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County in the early seventies is a landscape of tight-knit valley communities and high ridges. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family roots through numerous sites like Lookout Cemetery, Severson Cem, and the prominent Montana Ridge.

  9. 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.

  10. 1985 Map of Eau Claire
    1985 Map of Eau Claire
    1985 Eau Claire
    1985 Print · USGS
    Western Wisconsin's river valleys and growing mid-century cities are captured here in the mid-eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western railroad and locate rural landmarks like Dells Millpond and Nine Mile Island.
    2 unique versions available

  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. 2022 Map of Rossman Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Rossman Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Rossman Creek
    2022 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County and the surrounding tri-county area are shown in this modern survey of the Driftless-style terrain. Researchers can trace the winding Buffalo River corridor and locate local landmarks like the Log Cabin Airport and Bennett Ridge.

  13. 2022 Map of Mondovi, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Mondovi, 2022 Print
    2022 Mondovi
    2022 Print · USGS
    Mondovi and the surrounding river valleys are shown in detail as they appeared in the early 2020s. Genealogists can trace family connections at German Valley Cem, Naples Cem, and the cluster of cemeteries near Mirror Lake.

  14. 2022 Map of Gilmanton, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Gilmanton, 2022 Print
    2022 Gilmanton
    2022 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County’s high ridges and deep valleys are mapped here in the early 2020s, showing a rural landscape of tight-knit agricultural communities. Researchers can locate family landmarks and burial sites like Rutchow Cem or trace the drainage of Elk Cr near the settlement of Gilmanton.

  15. 2022 Map of Lookout, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lookout, 2022 Print
    2022 Lookout
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Buffalo and Trempealeau county border comes alive in this contemporary survey of its characteristic ridge-and-valley terrain. Researchers can trace family history through several rural cemeteries like Julson Cem and the namesake settlement of Lookout.

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