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Old Maps of Atwater, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

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Atwater, WI maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Waupun, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Waupun, 1957 Print
    1955 Waupun
    1957 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, the Dodge and Fond du Lac county border was defined by the massive wetland expanse of the Horicon Marsh. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school locations like Cattaraugus Sch and the institutional grounds of the State Prison in Waupun.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 1975 Map of Waupun SW, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Waupun SW, 1977 Print
    1975 Waupun SW
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Dodge County wetlands and agricultural frontier are captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge and the southern edge of Waupun.
  13. 1980 Map of Fond Du Lac
    1980 Map of Fond Du Lac
    1980 Fond Du Lac
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Fox River Valley and Horicon Marsh meet here during the late twentieth century, showing a transition from lakeside industry to glacial conservation. Genealogists can locate family sites at Estabrook Cem or trace the rail lines through Ripon and Waupun.
  16. 1980 Map of Waupun South, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Waupun South, 1981 Print
    1980 Waupun South
    1981 Print · USGS
    Dodge County's expansive wetlands and rural townships are frozen in time during the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Atwater, Burnett, and Chester, alongside landmarks like Burnett Union Cem and the Chester Sch.
  19. 2010 Map of Waupun South, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Waupun South, 2010 Print
    2010 Waupun South
    2010 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape south of Waupun was shaped by the marshlands of the Rock River at the start of the 21st century. Genealogists and local historians can locate family burial sites at Atwater Community Cemetery and trace the islands of the Burnett Flowage.
  22. 2013 Map of Waupun South, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Waupun South, 2013 Print
    2013 Waupun South
    2013 Print · USGS
    Dodge County, Wisconsin, is shown here in the early 2010s, featuring a landscape defined by the intricate wetlands and drainage systems of the Rock River basin. Researchers can trace the layout of Burnett, Atwater, and East Waupun alongside distinctive landmarks like Mieske Bay and Steamboat Island.
  25. 2015 Map of Waupun South, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Waupun South, 2015 Print
    2015 Waupun South
    2015 Print · USGS
    The southern outskirts of Waupun and the vast reaches of the Horicon Marsh are documented here in the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace the heritage of Burnett and locate historic burial grounds like Atwater Community Cem and Burnett Union Cem.
  28. 2018 Map of Waupun South, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Waupun South, 2018 Print
    2018 Waupun South
    2018 Print · USGS
    The wetlands of Dodge County meet the southern outskirts of Waupun in the late 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape through Burnett Union Cem, the settlement of Burnett, and the numerous named islands of the Horicon Marsh.
  31. 2022 Map of Waupun South, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Waupun South, 2022 Print
    2022 Waupun South
    2022 Print · USGS
    The extensive Dodge County wetlands take center stage in this recent survey, showcasing the intersection of the Horicon Marsh with local rural life. Researchers can trace historic burial sites like the Burnett Union Cem and navigate the intricate waterways of Mieske Bay or the Steamboat Channel.
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