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Old Maps of Mendota, Madison for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Mendota. 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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Mendota, Madison maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Madison
    1890 Map of Madison
    1890 Madison
    1890 Print · USGS
    Madison and its surrounding lake country are captured in the late 1880s as the capital city began to dominate the central isthmus. Researchers can trace early rail corridors like the Madison and Northern Railroad and locate settlements such as Mendota and Token Creek.
  4. 1892 Map of Madison
    1892 Map of Madison
    1892 Madison
    1892 Print · USGS
    Dane County in the late nineteenth century centers on the emerging isthmus city of Madison and its surrounding glacial lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-aligned settlements like Waunakee, De Forest, and Mac Farland alongside the banks of Lake Mendota.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1904 Map of Madison, 1954 Print
    1904 Map of Madison, 1954 Print
    1904 Madison
    1954 Print · USGS
    Dane County's capital and its surrounding chain of lakes are shown here at the turn of the century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of the University of Wisconsin, the Fair Grounds, and settlements like Token and Norway Grove.
  10. 1906 Map of Madison
    1906 Map of Madison
    1906 Madison
    1906 Print · USGS
    The state capital and its Four Lakes are captured here in the early twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early development of Madison and the University of Wisconsin, along with rural hubs like Waunakee and Mc Farland.
    6 unique versions available
  13. 1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Madison
    1967 Print · USGS
    South-central Wisconsin in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of industrial hubs and glacial lakes linked by a dense rail and highway network. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of lakeside communities and find notable sites like Badger Ordnance Works and the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1959 Map of Waunakee, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Waunakee, 1960 Print
    1959 Waunakee
    1960 Print · USGS
    Dane County's agricultural heart and northern lakefront are captured here in the late fifties as the Madison suburbs began to expand. Genealogists can trace family names at Vienna Cem or locate former rural centers like Norway Grove and Catfish Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1959 Map of Madison, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Madison, 1961 Print
    1959 Madison
    1961 Print · USGS
    Madison and the surrounding Dane County countryside appear here in the late fifties, showing the city's growth between its iconic lakes. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Wangness Sch and historic cemeteries such as Norway Grove Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1960 Map of Madison
    1960 Map of Madison
    1960 Madison
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central and Southern Wisconsin are captured in the late fifties, showing the region as its rail-and-river network matured. Trace the paths of the Soo Line RR or locate family roots near Lake Mendota and Horicon National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1983 Map of Waunakee, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Waunakee, 1984 Print
    1983 Waunakee
    1984 Print · USGS
    The north shore of Lake Mendota and the expanding village of Waunakee are captured here in the early eighties. Researchers can trace local lineage through the Vienna Cem and Kingsley Cem, or locate landmarks like the Mendota State Hospital and St. Mary of the Lake Sch.
  28. 1991 Map of Madison
    1991 Map of Madison
    1991 Madison
    1991 Print · USGS
    Madison and its iconic glacial lakes are captured here during a time of steady urban expansion and regional growth. Researchers can trace the mid-century development of the University of Wisconsin, locate family sites near Forest Hill Cem, or explore the footprint of the Badger Army Ammunition Plant.
  31. 2022 Map of Waunakee, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Waunakee, 2022 Print
    2022 Waunakee
    2022 Print · USGS
    North of Madison in the early 2020s, the landscape around Waunakee shows a blend of suburban development and protected wetlands. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites like Kingsley Cem and Saint Mary of the Lake Cem near the shores of Lake Mendota.
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