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Old Maps of McFarland, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 26 historic maps of McFarland. 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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McFarland, WI 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. 1890 Map of Sun Prairie
    1890 Map of Sun Prairie
    1890 Sun Prairie
    1890 Print · USGS
    Eastern Dane County was a landscape of budding rail towns and glacial ridges in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Sun Prairie, Deerfield, and Marshall along the active corridors of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 1896 Map of Sun Prairie
    1896 Map of Sun Prairie
    1896 Sun Prairie
    1896 Print · USGS
    Eastern Dane County in the 1880s is captured here as a landscape of glacial ridges and emerging rail towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace early homesteads and rail stops like Deansville, Cottage Grove, and London.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 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.
  16. 1905 Map of Sun Prairie, 1959 Print
    1905 Map of Sun Prairie, 1959 Print
    1905 Sun Prairie
    1959 Print · USGS
    In the early twentieth century, this part of Dane County was a thriving network of rail-stop towns and dairy farms. Genealogists and historians can trace the original rail paths of the Milwaukee Road through settlements like Sun Prairie, Deerfield, and Marshall.
  19. 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
  22. 1907 Map of Sun Prairie
    1907 Map of Sun Prairie
    1907 Sun Prairie
    1907 Print · USGS
    Eastern Dane County at the turn of the century shows a landscape of rail-connected dairy towns and glacial wetlands. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near York Center, Liberty Mound, and the old rail junction at London.
    8 unique versions available
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 1959 Map of Madison East, 1970 Print
    1959 Map of Madison East, 1970 Print
    1959 Madison East
    1970 Print · USGS
    Madison and its eastern lakefront suburbs are captured during a period of significant post-war expansion. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous local institutions like St Bernards Sch, Blooming Grove Cem, and McFarland.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 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
  37. 1962 Map of Sun Prairie, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Sun Prairie, 1964 Print
    1962 Sun Prairie
    1964 Print · USGS
    Eastern Dane County thrives as a rail-connected agricultural region in the early sixties, centered on the growing community of Sun Prairie. Researchers can trace old family roots through numerous landmarks like the Prairie Queen Sch, York Center Ch, and the Liberty Prairie Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1962 Map of Cottage Grove, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Cottage Grove, 1964 Print
    1962 Cottage Grove
    1964 Print · USGS
    Cottage Grove and the surrounding Dane County townships are shown here in the early sixties, caught in an era of stable rural life and rail transport. Researchers can find precise locations for Cottage Grove Cem, the Largo Sch, and the winding course of Door Creek.
    5 unique versions available
  43. 1983 Map of Madison East, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Madison East, 1984 Print
    1983 Madison East
    1984 Print · USGS
    Madison and its eastern neighbors are shown at a peak of late-century development amidst the Yahara chain of lakes. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Blooming Grove Cem, the McFarland village site, and Truax Field.
  46. 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.
  49. 2010 Map of Madison East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Madison East, 2010 Print
    2010 Madison East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers McFarland, including Madison, Fitchburg, and other nearby areas
  52. 2011 Map of Cottage Grove, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Cottage Grove, 2011 Print
    2011 Cottage Grove
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers McFarland, including Madison, Cottage Grove, and other nearby areas
  55. 2013 Map of Cottage Grove, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Cottage Grove, 2013 Print
    2013 Cottage Grove
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers McFarland, including Madison, Cottage Grove, and other nearby areas
  58. 2013 Map of Madison East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Madison East, 2013 Print
    2013 Madison East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers McFarland, including Madison, Fitchburg, and other nearby areas
  61. 2016 Map of Cottage Grove, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Cottage Grove, 2016 Print
    2016 Cottage Grove
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers McFarland, including Madison, Cottage Grove, and other nearby areas
  64. 2016 Map of Madison East, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Madison East, 2016 Print
    2016 Madison East
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers McFarland, including Madison, Fitchburg, and other nearby areas
  67. 2018 Map of Cottage Grove, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Cottage Grove, 2018 Print
    2018 Cottage Grove
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers McFarland, including Madison, Cottage Grove, and other nearby areas
  70. 2018 Map of Madison East, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Madison East, 2018 Print
    2018 Madison East
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers McFarland, including Madison, Fitchburg, and other nearby areas
  73. 2022 Map of Cottage Grove, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Cottage Grove, 2022 Print
    2022 Cottage Grove
    2022 Print · USGS
    Cottage Grove and the surrounding Dane County countryside are captured here in a period of modern growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots through Cottage Grove Cem and Liberty Prairie Cem, or follow the path of the Glacial Drumlin State Trl.
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