Old Maps of Liberty, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting
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Liberty, WI maps
(32)- 1900 Map of Lancaster1900 Lancaster1900 Print · USGSGrant 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.
- 1904 Map of Lancaster, 1953 Print1904 Lancaster1953 Print · USGSSouthwest 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.
- 1908 Map of Lancaster1908 Lancaster1908 Print · USGSGrant 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
- 1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print1959 Dubuque1982 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1961 Map of Dubuque1961 Dubuque1961 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1962 Map of Dubuque1962 Dubuque1962 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1962 Map of Stitzer, 1964 Print1962 Stitzer1964 Print · USGSGrant County’s dissected uplands are shown in the early sixties as a network of farmsteads and railroad towns. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Blue Sch and Ebenezer Cem, or trace the old rail stops at Preston and Lancaster Junction.
- 1962 Map of Fennimore, 1964 Print1962 Fennimore1964 Print · USGSFennimore and the surrounding Grant County ridges are shown here in the early sixties as a thriving rail and agricultural center. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like McGhan Cem, rural schools such as Rowdon Sch, and the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad.
- 1962 Map of Lancaster, 1964 Print1962 Lancaster1964 Print · USGSGrant County is captured in the early sixties as a thriving agricultural and rail hub centered on the city of Lancaster. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural landmarks, from the Chicago and North Western line to old schoolhouses like Cement Sch and Fairview Sch.
- 1962 Map of Ellenboro, 1964 Print1962 Ellenboro1964 Print · USGSGrant County's rural landscape is captured here in the early sixties, showing the intricate network of ridge-top farms and valley settlements. Genealogists can trace family footprints across several burial sites and rural institutions, including Whig Cem, Union Sch, and the riverside community of Ellenboro.2 unique versions available
- 1976 Map of Dubuque1976 Dubuque1976 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1984 Map of Dubuque North, 1985 Print1984 Dubuque North1985 Print · USGSThis 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
- 2010 Map of Ellenboro, 2010 Print2010 Ellenboro2010 Print · USGSGrant County in the early twenty-first century remains a landscape of deep river valleys and prominent ridges. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Buckwheat Ridge Cemetery, Whig Cemetery, and the historic crossing at Baker Ford Bridge.
- 2010 Map of Fennimore, 2010 Print2010 Fennimore2010 Print · USGSFennimore sits at the center of this rural Grant County survey at the start of the 2010s. Researchers can trace the agricultural landscape from Fennimore to Liberty Ridge, locating landmarks like Prairie Cemetery and Stupek Farms Airport.
- 2010 Map of Stitzer, 2010 Print2010 Stitzer2010 Print · USGSGrant County farmstead life and the rural road network are preserved here during the first decade of the millennium. Researchers can trace family ties at Ebenezer Cemetery or explore the origins of small hubs like Stitzer and Annaton.
- 2010 Map of Lancaster, 2010 Print2010 Lancaster2010 Print · USGSGrant County is captured in the early twenty-first century as the agricultural lands around Lancaster remain remarkably consistent. Genealogists can locate several family and community burial sites, from Hampton Cemetery to Aupperle Cemetery, alongside the Platte River.
- 2013 Map of Stitzer, 2013 Print2013 Stitzer2013 Print · USGSGrant County is captured in this modern survey of the Driftless Area during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land near Larch Grove Farm or explore the intersections at Stitzer, Annaton, and Preston.
- 2013 Map of Fennimore, 2013 Print2013 Fennimore2013 Print · USGSFennimore and the surrounding Grant County dairy lands are captured here in the early 2010s, showing a landscape deeply rooted in family agriculture. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific family operations like Zart's Dairy and Rose Stone Farm or trace the rail-and-road corridor through Stitzer.
- 2013 Map of Lancaster, 2013 Print2013 Lancaster2013 Print · USGSGrant County at the start of the 2010s remains a cornerstone of Wisconsin dairy country, centered on the seat at Lancaster. Local historians can trace agricultural lineage through named properties like Majestic View Dairy and Eden-Valley Farms or locate the Grant County Fairgrounds.
- 2013 Map of Ellenboro, 2013 Print2013 Ellenboro2013 Print · USGSGrant County’s agricultural character is preserved in this recent record of the Driftless Area. Local researchers can trace family lands at Bren - Mar Farms or Nobland Farms and locate crossings like Baker Ford Bridge along the Platte River.
- 2016 Map of Ellenboro, 2016 Print2016 Ellenboro2016 Print · USGSGrant County’s rolling agricultural uplands and deep river valleys are shown here in the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace family history through several local landmarks including Buckwheat Ridge Cem, the Whig Cem, and the crossing at Baker Ford Bridge.
- 2016 Map of Fennimore, 2016 Print2016 Fennimore2016 Print · USGSFennimore and the surrounding Grant County highlands are documented here during a period of modern growth and technical education. Local historians can trace family lands near Stitzer, Prairie Cem, or the distinctive heights of Military Ridge and Liberty Ridge.
- 2016 Map of Stitzer, 2016 Print2016 Stitzer2016 Print · USGSGrant County’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the mid-2010s, showing the enduring rural layout of the driftless region. Researchers can trace historic local sites like Ebenezer Cem and old institutional markers such as Blue School Rd and Rock School Rd.
- 2016 Map of Lancaster, 2016 Print2016 Lancaster2016 Print · USGSGrant County’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the 2010s, centered on the seat of Lancaster. Researchers can trace local lineage across several rural burial grounds, including Saint Clements Cem, Boice Creek Cem, and Aupperle Cem.
- 2018 Map of Lancaster, 2018 Print2018 Lancaster2018 Print · USGSLancaster and the surrounding Grant County hills are captured here in the late twenty-tens, showing the intersection of rural heritage and modern infrastructure. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites, including Saint Clements Cem, Aupperle Cem, and Boice Prairie Cem.
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