Old Maps of Bloomington, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

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Bloomington, WI maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Lancaster
    1900 Map of Lancaster
    1900 Lancaster
    1900 Print · USGS
    Grant County and the Mississippi River bluffs are captured at the close of the nineteenth century, showing a landscape of river towns and ridge-top farms. Researchers can trace the early rail corridors and vanished river landings from Cassville and Potosi to the county seat at Lancaster.

  2. 1902 Map of Elkader
    1902 Map of Elkader
    1902 Elkader
    1902 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa at the turn of the century is defined by the deep river valleys of the Mississippi, Turkey, and Volga. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines and early settlements like Elkader, Guttenberg, and Elkport as they appeared in 1898.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1904 Map of Lancaster, 1953 Print
    1904 Map of Lancaster, 1953 Print
    1904 Lancaster
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southwest Wisconsin and its neighboring river lands are shown at the turn of the century as railroads began to dominate the ridge tops. Researchers can trace the development of the river-and-rail economy through sites like Spechts Ferry, Sinsinawa Mound, and Lancaster.

  4. 1908 Map of Lancaster
    1908 Map of Lancaster
    1908 Lancaster
    1908 Print · USGS
    Grant County and the Mississippi River border appear in the first decade of the twentieth century, when river crossings and new rail lines defined local commerce. Researchers can trace the landings at Spechts Ferry and Mc Cartney or locate early settlements like British Hollow and Beetown.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Dubuque
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region comes alive in the mid-twentieth century as a hub of river commerce and rail transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central Gulf through Dubuque or locate the Savanna Ordnance Depot and Lock and Dam No 11.

  6. 1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Dubuque
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region's river-and-rail landscape is captured here during the early sixties, showing the convergence of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Trace mid-century rail lines like the Chicago Great Western Ry and explore sites like the Savanna Ordnance Depot and Backbone State Park.

  7. 1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Dubuque
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region's river-and-rail economy is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the Mississippi River bluffs. Genealogists and historians can locate Numerous lead and zinc mines, the New Melleray Abbey Monastery, and rural hubs like Saint Olaf.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1962 Map of Clayton
    1962 Map of Clayton
    1962 Clayton
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Upper Mississippi riverfront in the early sixties is defined by a dense network of islands and competing rail lines. Genealogists can locate family sites at the Norwegian Ch Cem or Clayton Cem while tracing the old river village of Clayton.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1962 Map of Beetown, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Beetown, 1964 Print
    1962 Beetown
    1964 Print · USGS
    Grant County’s Driftless Area remains a patchwork of valley farms and ridge-top roads during the early sixties. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands near Beetown, identifying local landmarks like Flat Rock Sch, Dodge Cem, and several old Mines.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1962 Map of Bloomington, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Bloomington, 1964 Print
    1962 Bloomington
    1964 Print · USGS
    Grant County in the early sixties remains a landscape of high ridges and winding creek valleys. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the locations of family plots at Hermitage Cem or Patch Grove Cem and follow the old routes along Military Ridge.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1962 Map of Bagley, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Bagley, 1964 Print
    1962 Bagley
    1964 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers comes to life in the early sixties, showing the vital rail-and-river hub of Grant County. Genealogists can trace the rural landscape near Bagley, Brodtville, and family sites like Lumpkin Cem.

  12. 1962 Map of Guttenberg, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Guttenberg, 1964 Print
    1962 Guttenberg
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River corridor appears in transition during the early sixties, marking the state line between Iowa and Wisconsin. Trace old rail lines, family burial sites like Scott Cem, and river navigation landmarks including Lock and Dam No 10.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1976 Map of Dubuque
    1976 Map of Dubuque
    1976 Dubuque
    1976 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois come alive during the mid-seventies, showing a region built on river commerce and mining. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central railroad or locate heritage sites like the New Melleray Abbey Monastery and Backbone State Park.

  14. 1984 Map of Oelwein, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Oelwein, 1985 Print
    1984 Oelwein
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa and the Mississippi riverfront appear in detail during the 1980s, showing a land defined by deep river valleys and high ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line and locate rural sites like St Sebald Ch and Quaker Mill Pond.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1984 Map of Dubuque North, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Dubuque North, 1985 Print
    1984 Dubuque North
    1985 Print · USGS
    This Tri-State region was a hub of Midwestern mining and river commerce in the mid-eighties. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Lead District through specific sites like Annie Mine or locate early civic centers such as First Capitol State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 2010 Map of Clayton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Clayton, 2010 Print
    2010 Clayton
    2010 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Mississippi and Wisconsin rivers is captured here at the start of the 21st century. Researchers can trace the legacy of local families through numerous burial sites like Jenkins Cemetery and explore river features such as Catfish Slough.

  17. 2010 Map of Brodtville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Brodtville, 2010 Print
    2010 Brodtville
    2010 Print · USGS
    In the driftless area during the early 2000s, this survey documents the meeting of the two great rivers of the Midwest. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Flint Cemetery or explore the riverfront settlement of Bagley and the hollows of Glass Hollow.

  18. 2010 Map of Guttenberg, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Guttenberg, 2010 Print
    2010 Guttenberg
    2010 Print · USGS
    Life along the Upper Mississippi at the turn of the decade centers on the riverfront town of Guttenberg and the nearby village of Glen Haven. Researchers can trace local burial sites like Gockel Cemetery or locate riverside landmarks such as the Iowa State Fish Aquarium and Hatchery.

  19. 2010 Map of Bloomington, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Bloomington, 2010 Print
    2010 Bloomington
    2010 Print · USGS
    Grant County’s rolling agricultural landscape is documented here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the village of Bloomington. Researchers can trace local lineage at Saint Johns Cemetery or Union Cemetery and follow historic routes along Military Ridge.

  20. 2010 Map of Beetown, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Beetown, 2010 Print
    2010 Beetown
    2010 Print · USGS
    Grant County is shown at a contemporary moment when its deep agricultural roots and prairie landscapes remain clearly defined. Genealogists can trace family connections through numerous rural landmarks like Blake Prairie Cemetery, Saint Marys Cemetery, and the settlement of Beetown.

  21. 2013 Map of Guttenberg, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Guttenberg, 2013 Print
    2013 Guttenberg
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Upper Mississippi River valley comes alive in the early twenty-first century, showing the intricate island networks between Iowa and Wisconsin. Trace local landmarks like the Iowa State Fish Aquarium and Hatchery, the GAA Private Airport, and settlements like Glen Haven.

  22. 2013 Map of Clayton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Clayton, 2013 Print
    2013 Clayton
    2013 Print · USGS
    The riverfront communities of Wyalusing and Clayton are documented here in the early twenty-first century along the majestic Upper Mississippi. Researchers can trace the intricate network of island channels like Catfish Slough or locate local landmarks such as Adams Dairy.

  23. 2013 Map of Brodtville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Brodtville, 2013 Print
    2013 Brodtville
    2013 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers defines this riverfront landscape in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of Brodtville and Bagley or locate family landmarks like Ready Hollow and Weniger Island.

  24. 2013 Map of Bloomington, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Bloomington, 2013 Print
    2013 Bloomington
    2013 Print · USGS
    Grant County’s rolling farmland and coulee terrain are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy family lands like Moravits Farm or Breezy L Farms along the heights of Military Ridge.

  25. 2013 Map of Beetown, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Beetown, 2013 Print
    2013 Beetown
    2013 Print · USGS
    Grant County is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape of prairies and winding creek valleys. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Blake Prairie, Beetown, and family-named roads such as Budworth School Rd.

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