Old Maps of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Prairie du Chien. 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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Prairie du Chien, WI maps
(13)- 1903 Map of Waukon
1903 Waukon1903 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1929 Map of Prairie Du Chien, 1963 Print
1929 Prairie Du Chien1963 Print · USGSThe Mississippi River valley of Crawford County at the end of the twenties shows a landscape of complex sloughs and rugged ridges. Genealogists can locate family schoolhouses like Frenchtown Sch and Hazen Corners Sch or trace the early rail lines through Prairie du Chien. - 1932 Map of Prairie Du Chien
1932 Prairie Du Chien1932 Print · USGSCrawford County at the confluence of the two great rivers in the early thirties shows a landscape of ridge-top schools and bustling riverfront rail towns. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Wrights Ferry, Hazen Corners, or rural outposts like Lamer Ridge Sch.4 unique versions available - 1958 Map of La Crosse, 1979 Print
1958 La Crosse1979 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1961 Map of La Crosse
1961 La Crosse1961 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1965 Map of La Crosse
1965 La Crosse1965 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1967 Map of Prairie Du Chien, 1969 Print
1967 Prairie Du Chien1969 Print · USGSThe river-and-rail hub of the Upper Mississippi comes alive in this late-sixties study of the Wisconsin-Iowa border. Genealogists can locate family names at Campbell Cem and Hazen Corners Cem or trace old rail lines through Harpers Ferry and Marquette. - 1976 Map of La Crosse
1976 La Crosse1976 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1983 Map of Prairie Du Chien
1983 Prairie Du Chien1983 Print · USGSThe Mississippi River valley at Prairie Du Chien shows a landscape of river-and-rail commerce during the early eighties. Researchers can trace local heritage through the Ft Crawford Nat Cem, the grounds of St Marys Academy, and the tracks of the Burlington Northern.2 unique versions available - 1983 Map of Bridgeport
1983 Bridgeport1983 Print · USGSThe bluffs of the Wisconsin River are captured here in the early eighties, showing the ridge-and-valley topography of Crawford County. Genealogists and researchers can locate Bridgeport Cem, the local Townhall, and the Prairie Du Chien Airport. - 1985 Map of Decorah
1985 Decorah1985 Print · USGSNortheast 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 - 2022 Map of Bridgeport, 2022 Print
2022 Bridgeport2022 Print · USGSCrawford County's river bluffs and rural ridges are captured here during the early 2020s. Researchers can trace family history through the Bridgeport Cem and Dutch Ridge Cem or locate old homesteads along Famechon Ridge and the Wisconsin River. - 2022 Map of Prairie du Chien, 2022 Print
2022 Prairie du Chien2022 Print · USGSThe Upper Mississippi River valley comes alive in this 2022 survey of the historic river crossing between Wisconsin and Iowa. Trace the evolution of early river life through landmarks like Fort Crawford, McGregor, and the ancient Effigy Mounds National Monument.
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