Old Maps of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 35 historic maps of Fond du Lac. 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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Fond du Lac, WI maps

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  1. 1910 Map of Fond du Lac
    1910 Map of Fond du Lac
    1910 Fond du Lac
    1910 Print · USGS
    The southern shores of Lake Winnebago appear in high detail during this era of rapid railroad expansion and agricultural growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace early property locations near Rienzi Cemetery, Brothertown, and the busy rail yards of North Fond du Lac.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Waupun, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Waupun, 1957 Print
    1955 Waupun
    1957 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, the Dodge and Fond du Lac county border was defined by the massive wetland expanse of the Horicon Marsh. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school locations like Cattaraugus Sch and the institutional grounds of the State Prison in Waupun.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Campbellsport, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Campbellsport, 1957 Print
    1955 Campbellsport
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Fond du Lac countryside in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of limestone quarries and rail-fed village centers. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Silver Leaf Sch, Marblehead Quarries, and the Empire Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Fond Du Lac, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Fond Du Lac, 1957 Print
    1955 Fond Du Lac
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Fond du Lac County unfolds along the eastern shore of Lake Winnebago, where bustling city streets meet a coastline dotted with summer beaches and seaplane bases. Genealogists can trace family roots through Rienzi Cem, local parish schools like St Pauls Sch, and rural hamlets such as Taycheedah and Pipe.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1955 Map of Fond Du Lac, 1966 Print
    1955 Map of Fond Du Lac, 1966 Print
    1955 Fond Du Lac
    1966 Print · USGS
    Fond du Lac at the edge of the lake in the mid-fifties shows a bustling hub of rail, aviation, and education. Trace the development of Marian College, the sprawling rail yards in North Fond du Lac, and lakeside spots like Lakeside Park.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1956 Map of Rosendale, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Rosendale, 1957 Print
    1956 Rosendale
    1957 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's farm country meets the shores of Lake Winnebago in the mid-fifties, just as the rural schoolhouse era was fading. Researchers can trace dozens of local landmarks like Paukotuk, Woodhull (Station), and several abandoned sites like Knott Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 1974 Map of Byron, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Byron, 1978 Print
    1974 Byron
    1978 Print · USGS
    The limestone quarries and rail lines of the Wisconsin Escarpment are captured here in the 1970s. Local researchers can trace family roots in Hamilton and South Byron or locate old industrial sites like the Kilns in Marblehead.

  10. 1975 Map of Waupun NE, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Waupun NE, 1977 Print
    1975 Waupun NE
    1977 Print · USGS
    Fond du Lac County agriculture and small-town life are preserved in this mid-seventies aerial survey. Researchers can trace the layout of Oakfield, Lamartine, and the northern reaches of the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge.

  11. 1980 Map of Fond Du Lac
    1980 Map of Fond Du Lac
    1980 Fond Du Lac
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Fox River Valley and Horicon Marsh meet here during the late twentieth century, showing a transition from lakeside industry to glacial conservation. Genealogists can locate family sites at Estabrook Cem or trace the rail lines through Ripon and Waupun.

  12. 1980 Map of Eldorado, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Eldorado, 1981 Print
    1980 Eldorado
    1981 Print · USGS
    Fond du Lac County in the early eighties is defined here by the great Eldorado Marsh and its surrounding rural hamlets. Trace family history through Anderson Cem, Elmwood Sch, and the Chicago and North Western rail corridor.

  13. 1980 Map of Oakfield, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Oakfield, 1981 Print
    1980 Oakfield
    1981 Print · USGS
    Central Fond du Lac County is shown in the late seventies as a busy rail and quarrying hub. Researchers can locate family sites near Oak Center, the Belle Reynolds Sch, and the Soo Line tracks.

  14. 1992 Map of Fond Du Lac, 1996 Print
    1992 Map of Fond Du Lac, 1996 Print
    1992 Fond Du Lac
    1996 Print · USGS
    The southern shores of Lake Winnebago are seen here in the early 1990s as the city of Fond du Lac expands eastward. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Rienzi Cemetery, the Old Railroad Grade, and the shoreline settlements of Taycheedah and Peebles.

  15. 1992 Map of Eldorado, 1996 Print
    1992 Map of Eldorado, 1996 Print
    1992 Eldorado
    1996 Print · USGS
    Fond du Lac County in the early nineties is defined by the vast wetlands of the Eldorado State Wildlife Area and the surrounding rural townships. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Estabrooks Cem, the settlement of Woodhull, and the trace of an Old Railroad Grade.

  16. 2010 Map of Eldorado, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Eldorado, 2010 Print
    2010 Eldorado
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Fond du Lac, including North Fond du Lac, Lamartine, and other nearby areas

  17. 2010 Map of Byron, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Byron, 2010 Print
    2010 Byron
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Fond du Lac, including Lomira, Ashford, and other nearby areas

  18. 2010 Map of Fond du Lac, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Fond du Lac, 2010 Print
    2010 Fond du Lac
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Fond du Lac, including North Fond du Lac, Taycheedah, and other nearby areas

  19. 2010 Map of Oakfield, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Oakfield, 2010 Print
    2010 Oakfield
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Fond du Lac, including Lamartine, Byron, and other nearby areas

  20. 2013 Map of Fond du Lac, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Fond du Lac, 2013 Print
    2013 Fond du Lac
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Fond du Lac, including North Fond du Lac, Taycheedah, and other nearby areas

  21. 2013 Map of Eldorado, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Eldorado, 2013 Print
    2013 Eldorado
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Fond du Lac, including North Fond du Lac, Lamartine, and other nearby areas

  22. 2013 Map of Oakfield, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Oakfield, 2013 Print
    2013 Oakfield
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Fond du Lac, including Lamartine, Byron, and other nearby areas

  23. 2013 Map of Byron, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Byron, 2013 Print
    2013 Byron
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Fond du Lac, including Lomira, Ashford, and other nearby areas

  24. 2015 Map of Fond du Lac, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Fond du Lac, 2015 Print
    2015 Fond du Lac
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Fond du Lac, including North Fond du Lac, Taycheedah, and other nearby areas

  25. 2015 Map of Eldorado, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Eldorado, 2015 Print
    2015 Eldorado
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Fond du Lac, including North Fond du Lac, Lamartine, and other nearby areas

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