Old Maps of Lincoln, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

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Lincoln, WI maps

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  1. 1927 Map of Strum, 1972 Print
    1927 Map of Strum, 1972 Print
    1927 Strum
    1972 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's coulee country in the late 1920s is captured here, showing the river-and-rail economies of the Buffalo River valley. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schoolhouses like Hale Corner Sch and family-named landmarks such as Hadleyville Cem.

  2. 1930 Map of Strum
    1930 Map of Strum
    1930 Strum
    1930 Print · USGS
    Western Wisconsin's river valleys and rail corridors are captured here just before the 1930s. Researchers can trace the lineage of rural townships like Washington and Unity through a network of country schools and churches, including St Paul Ch and Big Creek Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1934 Map of Chippewa Falls, 1967 Print
    1934 Map of Chippewa Falls, 1967 Print
    1934 Chippewa Falls
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Chippewa and Eau Claire River valleys are captured here in the 1930s as vital rail and water hubs. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Old Badger Mills, Anson Sta, and dozens of rural schoolhouses such as Tilden Mill Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1935 Map of Osseo
    1935 Map of Osseo
    1935 Osseo
    1935 Print · USGS
    Osseo and Augusta were busy railway and river hubs in the mid-1930s, where the rural landscape was tied together by dozens of local schools and the Chicago and Northwestern. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Bear Grass Cem and vanished rural landmarks like Rodell Spur and Troubled Waters Sch.

  5. 1936 Map of Chippewa Falls
    1936 Map of Chippewa Falls
    1936 Chippewa Falls
    1936 Print · USGS
    Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire are captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape defined by the convergence of major rivers and the massive Lake Wissota. Trace the rail lines of the C and NW Line or locate ancestral sites like Old Badger Mills, Hallie Ch, and numerous rural schools.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1940 Map of Osseo
    1940 Map of Osseo
    1940 Osseo
    1940 Print · USGS
    Osseo and Augusta anchored this river-carved landscape of west-central Wisconsin in the years surrounding the Great Depression. Researchers can trace the heritage of rural neighborhoods through several dozen district schools, including Troubled Waters Sch, Yule Sch, and Churchview Sch.

  7. 1952 Map of Cadott, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Cadott, 1954 Print
    1952 Cadott
    1954 Print · USGS
    Chippewa and Eau Claire counties were defined by a thriving network of small school districts and railroad towns in the early fifties. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like St Rose Cem, Bethlehem Ch, and Baker Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 1968 Map of Osseo, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Osseo, 1971 Print
    1968 Osseo
    1971 Print · USGS
    Osseo and Augusta appear in the late sixties as vital hubs for the Chicago and North Western rail line and regional farming. Researchers can locate historic rural congregations and resting places like St Peters Ch and Thompson Valley Cem amidst a network of small dairy-country valleys.

  12. 1972 Map of Fall Creek, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Fall Creek, 1975 Print
    1972 Fall Creek
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Eau Claire River corridor is captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape shaped by dairy farming and the rail-line economy. Genealogists can trace family footprints near St Bridgets Cem, Seymour Central Sch, and the village of Fall Creek.

  13. 1973 Map of Brackett, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Brackett, 1975 Print
    1973 Brackett
    1975 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Eau Claire in the 1970s, this area reflects a quiet rural landscape of small crossroads and family farms. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks and community centers like Brackett Sch, Hale Corner, and the Holy Guardian Angels Cem.

  14. 1979 Map of Lake Eau Claire West, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Lake Eau Claire West, 1980 Print
    1979 Lake Eau Claire West
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Eau Claire river valley in the late seventies was a landscape of winding creeks and quiet settlements. Researchers can trace rural landmarks like Ludington, locate the Ludington Cem, or follow the Chicago and North Western rail line.

  15. 1984 Map of Augusta West
    1984 Map of Augusta West
    1984 Augusta West
    1984 Print · USGS
    The rural outskirts of Augusta and the town of Rodell come into focus in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape defined by the Chicago and North Western rail line. Genealogists can trace family footprints near St Peters Ch, Thompson Valley Cem, and the old Plain View Sch.

  16. 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

  17. 2022 Map of Augusta West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Augusta West, 2022 Print
    2022 Augusta West
    2022 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape west of Augusta and the Eau Claire River is captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Moldenhauer Hill or trace ancestral sites at Saint Peter Cem and Rodell.

  18. 2022 Map of Fall Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Fall Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Fall Creek
    2022 Print · USGS
    The village of Fall Creek and its surroundings are captured here in the early 2020s, showcasing the intersection of the Union Pacific Railroad and the Eau Claire River. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family plots at Saint Bridgets Cem and follow the paths of Pumpkin Valley and Sevenmile Cr.

  19. 2022 Map of Lake Eau Claire West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lake Eau Claire West, 2022 Print
    2022 Lake Eau Claire West
    2022 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Chippewa and Eau Claire counties comes into focus in this recent survey of the Wisconsin interior. Researchers can trace the settlement at Ludington and find family records at Ludington Cemetery or Bethlehem Cemetery near the river.

  20. 2022 Map of Brackett, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Brackett, 2022 Print
    2022 Brackett
    2022 Print · USGS
    Eau Claire County in the early 2020s remains a landscape of quiet crossroads and historic churchyards. Local historians can trace the rural layout of Brackett, Allen, and Foster alongside significant landmarks like Holy Guardian Angels Cem.

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