Old Maps of Peru, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of Peru. 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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Peru, WI maps

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  1. 1929 Map of Durand, 1970 Print
    1929 Map of Durand, 1970 Print
    1929 Durand
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Chippewa River valley in the late 1920s reveals a landscape of river-bottom settlements and upland family farms. Genealogists can trace rural roots through numerous schoolhouses like Woods Corner Sch and landmarks like the Meridean Ferry.

  2. 1932 Map of Durand
    1932 Map of Durand
    1932 Durand
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Chippewa River valley in the early 1930s is a landscape of complex waterways and bustling rural districts. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of country schools like Luna Sch and trace the old rail lines serving Durand and Dunnville.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1940 Map of Menomonie, 1965 Print
    1940 Map of Menomonie, 1965 Print
    1940 Menomonie
    1965 Print · USGS
    Dunn County in the early 1940s is a landscape of established river towns and a dense network of country schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like Beyer Settlement Sch, Ideal Cem, and the County Asylum.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1942 Map of Menomonie
    1942 Map of Menomonie
    1942 Menomonie
    1942 Print · USGS
    Dunn County at the start of the 1940s reveals a region of thriving river towns and closely knit rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Knapp Settlement School and local burial grounds such as Sherman Cem.

  5. 1953 Map of Eau Claire, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Eau Claire, 1965 Print
    1953 Eau Claire
    1965 Print · USGS
    West-central Wisconsin in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of river-valley industry and vast wildlife refuges during the transition from rails to modern highways. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Chicago and North Western or locate family-named landmarks like Decorah Mound and Chippewa Island.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Eau Claire
    1958 Map of Eau Claire
    1958 Eau Claire
    1958 Print · USGS
    Western Wisconsin in the late fifties shows a landscape of growing regional hubs and massive wildlife refuges. Trace the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western between Eau Claire and Marshfield, or explore the terrain around Iron Mound and Lake Wissota.

  7. 1964 Map of Eau Claire
    1964 Map of Eau Claire
    1964 Eau Claire
    1964 Print · USGS
    West-central Wisconsin in the mid-1960s was a hub of river-driven industry and expanding rail networks. Researchers can trace historic homesteads near Menomonie, follow the Soo Line RR through Marshfield, or explore the grounds of the Camp McCoy Military Reservation.

  8. 1972 Map of Meridean, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Meridean, 1975 Print
    1972 Meridean
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Chippewa River valley in the early seventies shows a landscape of fertile bottoms and rural townships. Researchers can trace family roots at Fossum Cem and Peru Cem or locate old school sites like Grandview Sch.

  9. 1972 Map of Durand North, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Durand North, 1975 Print
    1972 Durand North
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Chippewa River valley in the early 1970s reveals a landscape of complex waterways and rail-side settlements. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad past Dunnville or locate family sites like Evergreen Cem and Waubeek Mound.

  10. 1972 Map of Falls City, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Falls City, 1975 Print
    1972 Falls City
    1975 Print · USGS
    Dunn County at the start of the 1970s reveals a landscape of active river bottoms and small-town landmarks. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Falls City Cemetery, identify former school sites like Little Elk Creek School, and locate the C M St P & P rail line.

  11. 1985 Map of Eau Claire
    1985 Map of Eau Claire
    1985 Eau Claire
    1985 Print · USGS
    Western Wisconsin's river valleys and growing mid-century cities are captured here in the mid-eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western railroad and locate rural landmarks like Dells Millpond and Nine Mile Island.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 2022 Map of Meridean, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Meridean, 2022 Print
    2022 Meridean
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Chippewa River valley comes into focus in this recent survey of the Dunn and Pepin County line. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Peru Cem, Rock Creek Cem, and the riverfront settlement of Meridean.

  13. 2022 Map of Durand North, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Durand North, 2022 Print
    2022 Durand North
    2022 Print · USGS
    The river confluence at the Dunn and Pepin county line shows a landscape shaped by water and former rail lines. Trace local history along the Red Cedar State Trl near Dunnville or locate family sites by Evergreen Cem and Waubeek Mound.

  14. 2022 Map of Falls City, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Falls City, 2022 Print
    2022 Falls City
    2022 Print · USGS
    Dunn County agricultural lands meet the winding waters of the Chippewa River in this modern survey of the Wisconsin countryside. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites like Falls City Cem and Forest Center Cem near the riverfront at Happy Island.

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