Old Maps of Shields, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

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Shields, 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. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 2013 Map of Richwood, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Richwood, 2013 Print
    2013 Richwood
    2013 Print · USGS
    The river systems of southern Wisconsin meet here in the early twenty-first century, featuring the winding Crawfish River and Rock River. Researchers can trace the local road networks surrounding the settlements of Richwood and Grellton, or locate the rural Al's Airway Airport.

  19. 2015 Map of Reeseville, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Reeseville, 2015 Print
    2015 Reeseville
    2015 Print · USGS
    Dodge County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the mid-2010s, centered on the villages of Reeseville and Lowell. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like Saint Johns Cem, the Lowell Millpond, and Saint Isidore Cem.

  20. 2015 Map of Waterloo, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Waterloo, 2015 Print
    2015 Waterloo
    2015 Print · USGS
    The river valleys of Jefferson and Dodge Counties come alive in this mid-2010s survey of the Crawfish River basin. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through several rural burial sites, including Island Cem, South Road Cem, and Neville Cem.

  21. 2015 Map of Richwood, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Richwood, 2015 Print
    2015 Richwood
    2015 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Dodge and Jefferson Counties come into focus in the mid-2010s, showcasing the river-rich landscape around Watertown. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Richwood Cem and Al's Airway or the path of the Crawfish River.

  22. 2018 Map of Waterloo, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Waterloo, 2018 Print
    2018 Waterloo
    2018 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's glacial landscape near the Jefferson and Dodge county line is documented here in the late 2010s. Genealogists can trace family footprints across several historic burial grounds, including Jordan Cem, Setz Cem, and Neville Cem.

  23. 2018 Map of Richwood, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Richwood, 2018 Print
    2018 Richwood
    2018 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin farmland meets the river forks in the late 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural communities of Richwood and Grellton or locate burials at Richwood Cem and Mamre Moravian Cem.

  24. 2018 Map of Reeseville, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Reeseville, 2018 Print
    2018 Reeseville
    2018 Print · USGS
    Dodge County agriculture and river life are captured here in the late twenty-tens as the Beaver Dam River winds through the landscape. Researchers can trace family history at Saint Johns Cem or explore the rural outskirts of Lowell and Reeseville.

  25. 2022 Map of Richwood, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Richwood, 2022 Print
    2022 Richwood
    2022 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Dodge Counties are captured here in the early 2020s, showing the rural corridor north of the city. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Mamre Moravian Cem, the small community of Richwood, and the banks of the Crawfish River.

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