Old Maps of Cornell, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 16 historic maps of Cornell. 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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Cornell, WI maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Cornell, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Cornell, 1953 Print
    1951 Cornell
    1953 Print · USGS
    Central Chippewa County in the early fifties shows a landscape of river-driven industry and rural community life. Genealogists can trace family roots at Bohemia Cem or St Joseph Cem, and locate numerous schools like Firth Sch (Aband).

  2. 1953 Map of Rice Lake, 1967 Print
    1953 Map of Rice Lake, 1967 Print
    1953 Rice Lake
    1967 Print · USGS
    Northwest Wisconsin during the mid-fifties reveals a landscape defined by timber, rail, and water. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of river towns like Ladysmith and Rice Lake along the Soo Line and Chicago and North Western railroads.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1959 Map of Rice Lake
    1959 Map of Rice Lake
    1959 Rice Lake
    1959 Print · USGS
    Northwest Wisconsin in the late fifties was a land of expanding road networks and deep-seated timber history. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Soo Line RR and Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha Ry as they link settlements from Spooner to Medford.

  4. 1973 Map of Holcombe, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Holcombe, 1976 Print
    1973 Holcombe
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Holcombe area and the eastern Chippewa River valley are captured here in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace family sites at Estella Cem, follow the Old Railroad Grade, or locate landmarks like the Martle Ch.

  5. 1973 Map of Cornell, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Cornell, 1977 Print
    1973 Cornell
    1977 Print · USGS
    In the early seventies, the Chippewa River valley centered around Cornell as a hub of industry and recreation. Local researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line and explore the islands of Brunet Island State Park or the shores of Lake Holcombe.

  6. 1980 Map of Bloomer
    1980 Map of Bloomer
    1980 Bloomer
    1980 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Wisconsin at the start of the eighties shows a landscape deeply connected to its rivers and rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Bloomer, Ladysmith, and Chetek or locate local landmarks like Brunet Island State Park and the Soo Line rail corridors.

  7. 2010 Map of Cornell, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Cornell, 2010 Print
    2010 Cornell
    2010 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's river-driven landscape is on display in this Chippewa County survey at the start of the 2010s. Researchers can trace the development of Cornell and identify local landmarks like the Cornell 2WP7 Dam and the shoreline of Brunet Island.

  8. 2010 Map of Holcombe, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Holcombe, 2010 Print
    2010 Holcombe
    2010 Print · USGS
    Upper Chippewa County in the early twenty-first century is defined by its expansive waterways and rural townships. Genealogists and researchers can locate Saint Joseph Cemetery, trace the banks of Holcombe Flowage, and find the small settlement of Arnold.

  9. 2013 Map of Cornell, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Cornell, 2013 Print
    2013 Cornell
    2013 Print · USGS
    The riverfront town of Cornell is depicted in the early twenty-first century as it sits nestled between the Chippewa River and the massive Holcombe Flowage 4700. Researchers can trace the path of the Ice Age Natl Scenic Trl past Firth Lake and explore the unique geography of Brunet Island.

  10. 2013 Map of Holcombe, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Holcombe, 2013 Print
    2013 Holcombe
    2013 Print · USGS
    Upper Chippewa County appears here in the early 2010s, centered on the waterfront community of Holcombe. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Cornell Municipal Airport and follow the intricate paths of the Fisher River and Hay Cr.

  11. 2015 Map of Holcombe, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Holcombe, 2015 Print
    2015 Holcombe
    2015 Print · USGS
    Chippewa County settlements and waterways are captured here during the mid-2010s, showing the intersection of rural life and the Fisher River. Family researchers can pinpoint Saint Joseph Cem or Estella Cem and trace roads like Rufledt Rd near Cornell.

  12. 2015 Map of Cornell, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Cornell, 2015 Print
    2015 Cornell
    2015 Print · USGS
    Chippewa County river life and glacial terrain are captured here in the mid-2010s, centered on the dammed waters of the Chippewa River. Researchers can trace the path of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail or locate property boundaries near Brunet Island and the Holcombe settlement.

  13. 2018 Map of Holcombe, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Holcombe, 2018 Print
    2018 Holcombe
    2018 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin river valley near Cornell and Holcombe is captured here in the late 2010s. Local historians can trace family ties at Saint Joseph's Catholic Cem and Estella Cem or explore the wetlands around Mallard Flowage.

  14. 2018 Map of Cornell, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Cornell, 2018 Print
    2018 Cornell
    2018 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's river-country geography is on full display in this recent look at the Chippewa Valley and the city of Cornell. Local historians can trace the paths of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and the Old Abe State Trail near Brunet Island.

  15. 2022 Map of Cornell, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Cornell, 2022 Print
    2022 Cornell
    2022 Print · USGS
    The riverfront city of Cornell is documented in the early 2020s as it sits at the junction of the Chippewa River and the Fisher River. Researchers can trace the local landscape from Brunet Island to the Cornell Cem or follow the path of the Ice Age National Scenic Trl.

  16. 2022 Map of Holcombe, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Holcombe, 2022 Print
    2022 Holcombe
    2022 Print · USGS
    Upper Chippewa County in the early 2020s shows a landscape shaped by the Fisher River and its expansive reservoirs. Genealogists and researchers can trace local family history through several sites like Estella Union Cem, Holcombe Cem, and the settlement at Arnold.

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