Old Maps of Dairyland, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 23 historic maps of Dairyland. 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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Dairyland, WI maps

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  1. 1949 Map of Danbury
    1949 Map of Danbury
    1949 Danbury
    1949 Print · USGS
    Danbury and the surrounding river country are captured here just after the war, showing the boundary lands of Burnett and Pine Counties. Genealogists can trace early rural schooling at Atkinson Sch or locate the Emergency Landing Field and Minerva Dam along the St Croix River.

  2. 1949 Map of Holyoke
    1949 Map of Holyoke
    1949 Holyoke
    1949 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Minnesota and Wisconsin are captured in the late 1940s, highlighting the transition from rail settlements to wild interior wetlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie RR through Foxboro and locate the rural Nelson Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1949 Map of Webb Lake
    1949 Map of Webb Lake
    1949 Webb Lake
    1949 Print · USGS
    Northwest Wisconsin’s lake country is captured here in the late 1940s as rural life centered on the St Croix River. Researchers can trace old crossroads and remote outposts like Dairyland, Cozy Corners, and the historic Webb Lake Sch.

  4. 1949 Map of Patzau
    1949 Map of Patzau
    1949 Patzau
    1949 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Wisconsin’s Douglas County is captured here in the late 1940s, a landscape defined by the expansive Empire Swamp and active rail corridors. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural life through the locations of the Amnicon Lake School, the settlement of Patzau, and the Summit Firetower.

  5. 1953 Map of Duluth, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Duluth, 1964 Print
    1953 Duluth
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin are shown here during a period of industrial maturity and expanding conservation. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected towns like McGrath and Wahkon, or locate heritage sites within the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1955 Map of Webb Lake, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Webb Lake, 1957 Print
    1955 Webb Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Wisconsin’s lake country is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the confluence of the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers. Researchers can trace rural life through sites like Cozy Corner, the Webb Lake Sch, and the Dairyland Lookout Tower.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1955 Map of Patzau, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Patzau, 1957 Print
    1955 Patzau
    1957 Print · USGS
    Douglas County in the mid-fifties is characterized by its expansive wetlands and the meeting of major rail lines like the Great Northern Railroad. Genealogists can trace several old school sites, including McCreary Sch and Chaffey Sch, located near Moose Junction.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Duluth
    1958 Map of Duluth
    1958 Duluth
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Minnesota and the Wisconsin borderlands are shown in detail during the late 1950s, centered on the bustling rail yards and ports of Duluth. You can trace the historic routes of the Soo Line and Duluth Missabe & Iron Range through small towns like McGrath, Bruno, and Wrenshall.

  9. 1962 Map of Holyoke, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Holyoke, 1964 Print
    1962 Holyoke
    1964 Print · USGS
    Crossing the Minnesota and Wisconsin border in the early sixties, this survey shows the remote timberlands and rail-dependent hamlets of Pine and Carlton counties. Genealogists and historians can trace the Great Northern Grade through Holyoke, Foxboro, and the Summit Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1962 Map of Danbury, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Danbury, 1964 Print
    1962 Danbury
    1964 Print · USGS
    The border country of the Saint Croix River is captured here in the early sixties as recreational forests grew around old rail stops. Tracing the Soo Line reveals the small settlements of Kingsdale and Cloverton tucked between Nemadji State Forest and the river.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1980 Map of Sandstone
    1980 Map of Sandstone
    1980 Sandstone
    1980 Print · USGS
    Pine County and the Minnesota-Wisconsin borderlands are shown here in the early eighties as a region of dense state forests and river corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-town development along the Burlington Northern including Sandstone, Askov, and Hinckley.

  12. 1983 Map of Moose Junction
    1983 Map of Moose Junction
    1983 Moose Junction
    1983 Print · USGS
    Moose Junction and the surrounding Douglas County wetlands are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the reach of the Belden Swamp and locate landmarks like the Fire Tower and Wayside Park.

  13. 1983 Map of Black Lake
    1983 Map of Black Lake
    1983 Black Lake
    1983 Print · USGS
    The interstate borderlands of Pine and Douglas counties are shown here in the early eighties, where dense forests meet marshy lowlands. You can trace early transit routes like the Swedish Highway and locate rural communities such as Belden and Dairyland.

  14. 1983 Map of Dairyland
    1983 Map of Dairyland
    1983 Dairyland
    1983 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Wisconsin at the Douglas and Burnett county line comes into focus in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape of Kingsdale and Cozy Corner, or locate family sites near Covenant Ch and the Dairyland Cem.

  15. 1983 Map of Scovils Lake
    1983 Map of Scovils Lake
    1983 Scovils Lake
    1983 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix River corridor in the early 1980s reveals a landscape of protected riverways and quiet Northwoods settlements. Researchers can trace historic access points like Coppermine Dam or locate the Riverhill Cem and the former route of the Old RR Grade Road.

  16. 1983 Map of Empire Swamp
    1983 Map of Empire Swamp
    1983 Empire Swamp
    1983 Print · USGS
    Northern Wisconsin's lowlands in the early eighties were a mosaic of marshes and timber. You can trace the Old Railroad Grade through the Empire Swamp and locate the Summit Lookout Tower.

  17. 1983 Map of Cloverton
    1983 Map of Cloverton
    1983 Cloverton
    1983 Print · USGS
    Pine County's borderlands are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a remote timber and rail landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Soo Line railroad through Cloverton and Kingsdale, or locate family landmarks near Bjorks and the Swedish Highway.

  18. 2022 Map of Moose Junction, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Moose Junction, 2022 Print
    2022 Moose Junction
    2022 Print · USGS
    Douglas County’s wetland interior is documented here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the remote outpost of Moose Junction. Researchers can trace the winding paths of the Spruce River and Toad Cr or locate the sprawling Belden Swamp.

  19. 2022 Map of Dairyland, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Dairyland, 2022 Print
    2022 Dairyland
    2022 Print · USGS
    Douglas County's southern timberlands and the upper reaches of the St. Croix valley are mapped here in the early 2020s. Genealogists can locate Dairyland Cem while outdoor researchers trace McGraw Lake and the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway.

  20. 2022 Map of Empire Swamp, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Empire Swamp, 2022 Print
    2022 Empire Swamp
    2022 Print · USGS
    Douglas County’s northern wetlands are preserved in this modern study of the remote Wisconsin borderlands. Researchers can trace the winding course of the Upper Tamarack River and the expansive reaches of Empire Swamp and Bear Cr.

  21. 2022 Map of Scovils Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Scovils Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Scovils Lake
    2022 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Wisconsin's river country is captured here in the early 2020s, centered on the Saint Croix River. Researchers can locate Riverhill Cem and trace the many seasonal paths like Snow Mobile Trl near Scovils Lake.

  22. 2022 Map of Black Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Black Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Black Lake
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota-Wisconsin borderlands appear here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape shaped by forest trails and winding creeks. Trace the old rail corridor along the Gandy Dancer State Trail near Belden or locate Black Lake in the north.

  23. 2022 Map of Cloverton, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Cloverton, 2022 Print
    2022 Cloverton
    2022 Print · USGS
    Small border settlements near the Minnesota and Wisconsin line emerge in this contemporary study of Pine County. Researchers can trace the legacy of local transport along the Gandy Dancer State Trail and the waterways of Hay Cr and Cloverton.

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