Old Maps of Freeman, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

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Freeman, WI maps

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  1. 1903 Map of Waukon
    1903 Map of Waukon
    1903 Waukon
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Upper Mississippi River valley comes alive in the early 1900s, showing a landscape of steep bluffs, river landings, and early rail lines. You can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul RR to the county seat at Waukon or find old riverfront points like Harpers Ferry and Lansing.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1924 Map of Gays Mills, 1957 Print
    1924 Map of Gays Mills, 1957 Print
    1924 Gays Mills
    1957 Print · USGS
    Crawford County's ridgelands and the Kickapoo River valley are captured in detail during the mid-twenties, showing the region's rural character before modern road realignment. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schoolhouses and churches, from Liberty Pole to the Nash Church, alongside family landmarks like Monument Rock.

  3. 1926 Map of Gays Mills
    1926 Map of Gays Mills
    1926 Gays Mills
    1926 Print · USGS
    Crawford and Vernon Counties are captured during the mid-twenties when the Kickapoo River valley was a bustling rail corridor. Genealogists can trace hundreds of family-named features like Helgerson Ridge, McManus Valley, and many rural institutions including Evergreen Cemetery and the Southwest Prairie Church.

  4. 1929 Map of Ferryville, 1957 Print
    1929 Map of Ferryville, 1957 Print
    1929 Ferryville
    1957 Print · USGS
    The riverfront and ridge-top communities of Crawford and Vernon counties are captured here in the late 1920s before major lock and dam construction. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Freeman Church, Redmound School, and the riverside tracks of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1932 Map of Ferryville
    1932 Map of Ferryville
    1932 Ferryville
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River bottoms and the ridge-and-hollow country of western Wisconsin are captured here in the early 1930s. Genealogists can trace family farm locations near dozens of rural landmarks like Redmound School, Freeman Church, and Battle Slough.

  6. 1958 Map of La Crosse, 1979 Print
    1958 Map of La Crosse, 1979 Print
    1958 La Crosse
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area of Wisconsin and Iowa is captured here during the late seventies, showing the intricate river valleys and ridge-top settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Soo Line or locate landmarks like Grandad Bluff and Effigy Mounds National Monument.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1961 Map of La Crosse
    1961 Map of La Crosse
    1961 La Crosse
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area at the start of the 1960s reveals a complex network of river towns and rail lines along the Mississippi River. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements like New Amsterdam and Wyattville or locate major landmarks like Camp McCoy Military Reservation and Effigy Mounds National Monument.

  8. 1965 Map of La Crosse
    1965 Map of La Crosse
    1965 La Crosse
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area and the Upper Mississippi valley are captured here during a period of steady mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate riverfront sites like Effigy Mounds National Monument and the Camp McCoy Military Reservation.

  9. 1966 Map of Gays Mills, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Gays Mills, 1968 Print
    1966 Gays Mills
    1968 Print · USGS
    Crawford and Vernon counties in the mid-sixties show a landscape of steep ridges and winding river bottoms. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through the Southwest Prairie Ch, the Rising Sun Sch, and small settlements like Petersburg and Fargo.

  10. 1966 Map of Ferryville, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Ferryville, 1968 Print
    1966 Ferryville
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley in the mid-sixties is shown in detail, capturing the intricate sloughs and ridges along the Wisconsin and Iowa border. Researchers can trace the riverfront rail lines and find small upland landmarks like Red Mound, Retreat, and Walnut Mound Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1976 Map of La Crosse
    1976 Map of La Crosse
    1976 La Crosse
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area and Mississippi River valley are captured here in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape of deep coulees and river commerce. Genealogists can trace family footprints from La Crosse to smaller hamlets like Newburg Corners and Witoka.

  12. 1983 Map of Mt. Sterling
    1983 Map of Mt. Sterling
    1983 Mt. Sterling
    1983 Print · USGS
    High ridges and deep coulees dominate the Crawford County landscape in the early eighties. Researchers can trace rural lineages through sites like Evergreen Cem, Utica Ch, and the small settlement of Mt Sterling.

  13. 1983 Map of Ferryville
    1983 Map of Ferryville
    1983 Ferryville
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley and its high Wisconsin bluffs are captured here in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the riverfront rail lines through Ferryville, locate the Ferryville Cem, and explore the wetlands of Winneshiek Lake.

  14. 1983 Map of Rising Sun
    1983 Map of Rising Sun
    1983 Rising Sun
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Vernon and Crawford County borderlands come to life in the early 1980s, showing a landscape of ridge-top settlements and winding valley roads. Genealogists and researchers can trace local family landmarks and community centers like St James Ch, Towerville, and Monument Rock.

  15. 1983 Map of Retreat
    1983 Map of Retreat
    1983 Retreat
    1983 Print · USGS
    The ridge-and-valley landscape of Vernon County is captured here in the early eighties as a network of rural farmsteads and ridgetop roads. Researchers can trace family history through Retreat, the Freeman Church, and the Walnut Mound Cemetery.

  16. 1983 Map of De Soto
    1983 Map of De Soto
    1983 De Soto
    1983 Print · USGS
    The riverfront settlements of De Soto and Victory sit at the base of dramatic bluffs in the early 1980s. Researchers can trace the dual rail lines of the Burlington Northern and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific or find rural landmarks like Lawrence Ridge Cem.

  17. 1983 Map of Lansing
    1983 Map of Lansing
    1983 Lansing
    1983 Print · USGS
    The riverfront at Lansing and the bluffs of Allamakee County come alive in this early 1980s portrait of the Mississippi. Researchers can trace rural genealogy at Oak Hill Cem or find local landmarks like Thompson Corner and Wexford.

  18. 1985 Map of Decorah
    1985 Map of Decorah
    1985 Decorah
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa and western Wisconsin in the mid-eighties show a landscape of high bluffs and river valleys shaped by the Upper Iowa and Mississippi Rivers. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad or locate the National Cemetery and the ancient earthworks at Effigy Mounds National Monument.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1985 Map of Richland Center, 1991 Print
    1985 Map of Richland Center, 1991 Print
    1985 Richland Center
    1991 Print · USGS
    Southwest Wisconsin’s driftless landscape in the mid-1980s is defined by its deep river valleys and tight agricultural settlements. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks like Mickelson Ridge or find remote churches and schools near Richland Center and Dodgeville.

  20. 2010 Map of Lansing, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lansing, 2010 Print
    2010 Lansing
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Freeman, including Lansing, Thompson Corner, and other nearby areas

  21. 2013 Map of Lansing, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lansing, 2013 Print
    2013 Lansing
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Freeman, including Lansing, Thompson Corner, and other nearby areas

  22. 2015 Map of Lansing, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Lansing, 2015 Print
    2015 Lansing
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Freeman, including Lansing, Thompson Corner, and other nearby areas

  23. 2018 Map of Lansing, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Lansing, 2018 Print
    2018 Lansing
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Freeman, including Lansing, Thompson Corner, and other nearby areas

  24. 2022 Map of Retreat, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Retreat, 2022 Print
    2022 Retreat
    2022 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Vernon and Crawford Counties appear here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing a rural landscape defined by high ridges and deep hollows. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks including Walnut Mound Cem, the settlement of Retreat, and the winding path of Rush Creek.

  25. 2022 Map of De Soto, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of De Soto, 2022 Print
    2022 De Soto
    2022 Print · USGS
    The riverfront and high ridges of the Upper Mississippi Valley are shown here in the 2020s, highlighting the complex water networks and upland settlements. Trace local family history at Lawrence Ridge Cem or explore the river terrain near De Soto and Victory.

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