Old Maps of Lowell, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

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Lowell, WI maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Waterloo
    1891 Map of Waterloo
    1891 Waterloo
    1891 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County was an agricultural and rail landscape during the 1890s, defined by its winding river systems and glacial lakes. Genealogists can trace property locations near Lake Mills, Aztalan, and the Crawfish River during this period of early growth.

  2. 1894 Map of Waterloo
    1894 Map of Waterloo
    1894 Waterloo
    1894 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County was an expanding hub of rail and river commerce in the 1890s as several major lines connected new settlements. You can trace early township boundaries and find the footprints of Lake Mills and Waterloo alongside the Rock River.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1910 Map of Waterloo
    1910 Map of Waterloo
    1910 Waterloo
    1910 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County’s river valleys and rail hubs are preserved here during the Edwardian era. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through landmarks like Jefferson Junction, Hoopers Mill, and the early shoreline of Rock Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Beaver Dam, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Beaver Dam, 1957 Print
    1955 Beaver Dam
    1957 Print · USGS
    Dodge County's rich agricultural and rail landscape is captured here in the mid-1950s. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of rural landmarks, from St Columbkille Cem to local schoolhouses like English Prairie Sch and Jackson Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 1959 Map of Richwood, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Richwood, 1960 Print
    1959 Richwood
    1960 Print · USGS
    Dodge and Jefferson Counties come alive in the late fifties, showcasing a rural landscape defined by river confluences and the railroad. Researchers can locate many local landmarks, including Mamre Ch Cem, St Marks Sch, and the rail siding at Richwood.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1959 Map of Waterloo, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Waterloo, 1960 Print
    1959 Waterloo
    1960 Print · USGS
    Waterloo and its river-carved surroundings are captured here in the late fifties, showing a landscape shaped by glacial deposits and rail travel. Researchers can trace rural lineages through local landmarks like St Wenceslaus Ch, Oak Hill Cem, and the small river community of Hubbleton.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1959 Map of Waterloo, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Waterloo, 1961 Print
    1959 Waterloo
    1961 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County in the late fifties remains a landscape defined by its river bends and the crossing of major rail lines. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Moravian Cem and Hoopers Mill, or trace the many rural school districts from Badger Sch to Hilltop Sch.

  9. 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 Beaver Dam NE, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Beaver Dam NE, 1977 Print
    1975 Beaver Dam NE
    1977 Print · USGS
    Dodge County, Wisconsin, comes into sharp focus in the mid-1970s, showing the intersection of lakeside development and intensive agriculture. Genealogists and local historians can trace the growth of Beaver Dam and its relationship to the shores of Beaver Dam Lake.

  11. 1980 Map of Lost Lake
    1980 Map of Lost Lake
    1980 Lost Lake
    1980 Print · USGS
    The rolling lands of Dodge County in the late 1970s reveal a quiet landscape of lakeside settlements and rural townships. Genealogists can locate several family burial grounds including Bethany Cemetery and Salem Cemetery near the waters of Lost Lake.

  12. 1980 Map of Reeseville, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Reeseville, 1981 Print
    1980 Reeseville
    1981 Print · USGS
    Dodge County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early eighties, centered on the riverfront communities of Lowell and Reeseville. Researchers can trace old rail corridors, family-named roads like Welsh Road, and several country burial grounds including St Johns Cem and St Isidore Cem.

  13. 1980 Map of Astico, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Astico, 1981 Print
    1980 Astico
    1981 Print · USGS
    Dodge County's river valleys and rail corridors appear in high detail during the 1980s, centered on the settlement of Astico. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Bethel Cem and St Columbkille Ch, or trace the winding Crawfish River.

  14. 1980 Map of Beaver Dam, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Beaver Dam, 1981 Print
    1980 Beaver Dam
    1981 Print · USGS
    Dodge County's river-and-lake geography is on full display in the early 1980s as the town of Beaver Dam continues its growth. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous rural burial grounds like St Marys Cemetery and trace the campus of Wayland Academy.

  15. 1984 Map of Oconomowoc, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Oconomowoc, 1985 Print
    1984 Oconomowoc
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wisconsin in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by its glacial heritage and expanding metropolitan corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of lakeside communities like Oconomowoc and Pewaukee, or find established settlements such as Watertown and Beaver Dam.

  16. 1991 Map of Oconomowoc
    1991 Map of Oconomowoc
    1991 Oconomowoc
    1991 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin in the early nineties shows a landscape of glacial lakes and growing suburbs. Trace local history through Aztalan State Park, Carroll College, and the sprawling Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area.

  17. 2010 Map of Astico, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Astico, 2010 Print
    2010 Astico
    2010 Print · USGS
    Dodge County's river-bottom lands are shown in great detail during the early twenty-first century as the Crawfish River meanders past quiet settlements. Researchers can trace local heritage through several sites like Danville Dam, Okeag Cemetery, and Austin Cemetery.

  18. 2010 Map of Richwood, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Richwood, 2010 Print
    2010 Richwood
    2010 Print · USGS
    In the early twenty-first century, this area near Watertown reveals a landscape shaped by the Rock River and Crawfish River. Researchers can trace old family footprints at Richwood Cemetery and the small settlements of Richwood and Grellton.

  19. 2010 Map of Lost Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lost Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Lost Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Dodge County's rural landscape is captured here just after the first decade of the new millennium, showcasing a network of family farms and lakeside properties. Researchers can locate several pioneer-era burial sites like English Prairie Cemetery or explore the cluster of islands in Beaver Dam Lake, such as Hupf Island and Millers Island.

  20. 2010 Map of Reeseville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Reeseville, 2010 Print
    2010 Reeseville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Dodge County's river-fed agricultural lands are captured here in the early 21st century, centered on the Beaver Dam River valley. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural burial grounds including Saint Johns Cemetery and Saint Isidore Cemetery.

  21. 2010 Map of Beaver Dam, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Beaver Dam, 2010 Print
    2010 Beaver Dam
    2010 Print · USGS
    Dodge County, Wisconsin, is shown at the start of the 2010s, centered on the bustling city of Beaver Dam and its expansive lake. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural and city burial sites, from the Oakwood Cemetery to the Clason Prairie Cemetery and Hyland Prairie Cemetery.

  22. 2011 Map of Waterloo, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Waterloo, 2011 Print
    2011 Waterloo
    2011 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County's rural character and riverine landscape are captured here in the early 2000s, centered on the growing community of Waterloo. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites, such as Washington Cemetery, Island Cemetery, and Neville Cemetery.

  23. 2013 Map of Lost Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lost Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Lost Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Dodge County in the early 2010s shows a landscape of glacial lakes and dairy-country roads. Genealogists and local historians can trace the shoreline developments near South Beaver Dam and locate properties along Calamus Cr or Lost Lake.

  24. 2013 Map of Reeseville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Reeseville, 2013 Print
    2013 Reeseville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Dodge County's agricultural heartland is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the villages of Reeseville and Lowell. Genealogists and local historians can trace the course of the Beaver Dam River and find landmarks like Mud Lake and North Lowell.

  25. 2013 Map of Waterloo, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Waterloo, 2013 Print
    2013 Waterloo
    2013 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the river-linked communities of Waterloo and Portland. Trace the local waterways and transport routes that define the area, from Tesmer Airport to the shores of Chub Lake.

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