Old Maps of Downing, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Downing. 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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Downing, WI maps

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  1. 1948 Map of Downing, 1970 Print
    1948 Map of Downing, 1970 Print
    1948 Downing
    1970 Print · USGS
    Western Wisconsin's agricultural and rail heartland is captured here in the late 1940s, centered on the villages of the Tiffany Creek valley. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of rural landmarks like Beaver Valley Sch, Graytown, and Immanuel Ch.

  2. 1950 Map of Downing
    1950 Map of Downing
    1950 Downing
    1950 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's dairy and timber heartland is captured here just after the war, centered on the rail-linked towns of Glenwood City and Boyceville. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Peaceful Valley and local landmarks like Chimney Rock.

  3. 1953 Map of Stillwater, 1980 Print
    1953 Map of Stillwater, 1980 Print
    1953 Stillwater
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are captured in this mid-century survey as the interstate era began to transform the Upper Midwest. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river geography of Stillwater, locate landmarks in Anoka, or explore the sprawling St Croix State Park.

  4. 1955 Map of Stillwater, 1965 Print
    1955 Map of Stillwater, 1965 Print
    1955 Stillwater
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Upper St. Croix Valley and the growing Twin Cities area are shown here during the mid-fifties, before the interstate era transformed the regional commute. You can trace the lines of the Northern Pacific RR through towns like Rush City or locate the Saint Croix Indian Reservation.

  5. 1958 Map of Stillwater
    1958 Map of Stillwater
    1958 Stillwater
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Upper Mississippi and St. Croix River valleys appear in the mid-fifties as the Twin Cities expanded north. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Oak Park Cem, Saint Michael Church, and the Soo Line RR rail corridors.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1965 Map of Stillwater
    1965 Map of Stillwater
    1965 Stillwater
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are mapped here during a period of significant post-war growth and industrial transit. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Northern Pacific RR through towns such as Rush City, Amery, and Balsam Lake.

  7. 1975 Map of Stillwater
    1975 Map of Stillwater
    1975 Stillwater
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the urban growth of Minneapolis and St Paul. Researchers can trace old rail corridors of the Northern Pacific RR and locate tribal lands at the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1975 Map of Boyceville, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Boyceville, 1978 Print
    1975 Boyceville
    1978 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Dunn County is captured here in the mid-seventies as the SOO LINE still connects the farming communities. Researchers can trace the village layouts of Boyceville and Downing or locate rural sites like Mound Cem and Holy Trinity Ch.

  9. 1975 Map of Glenwood City, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Glenwood City, 1978 Print
    1975 Glenwood City
    1978 Print · USGS
    Glenwood City and the surrounding borderlands of St. Croix and Dunn counties are shown here in the mid-seventies, just as regional recreation was expanding. Trace the industrial landscape through various Gravel Pits or locate local landmarks like the Fairground, St Johns Cem, and the village of Downing.

  10. 1985 Map of Stillwater
    1985 Map of Stillwater
    1985 Stillwater
    1985 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix River valley in the mid-1980s reveals a borderland of river towns and conservation areas. Trace the rail lines of the Soo Line, locate the Minnesota State Prison, and explore the numerous wildlife areas like Cylon Marsh.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 2022 Map of Boyceville, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Boyceville, 2022 Print
    2022 Boyceville
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Boyceville and Downing corridor of Dunn County is documented here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can locate family sites near Mound Cem, Tiffany Cem, and the landmark Chimney Rock.

  12. 2022 Map of Glenwood City, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Glenwood City, 2022 Print
    2022 Glenwood City
    2022 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of St. Croix and Dunn counties come into focus here during the early twenty-first century, centered on the historic hub of Glenwood City. Researchers can trace local lineage at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Cem or follow the waters of Tiffany Cr toward the village of Downing.

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