Old Maps of Potosi, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting
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Potosi, WI maps
(38)- 1900 Map of Lancaster
1900 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 Print
1904 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 Lancaster
1908 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 - 1955 Map of Balltown, 1957 Print
1955 Balltown1957 Print · USGSThe Upper Mississippi River corridor at the Iowa-Wisconsin border is shown here in the mid-1950s, split by the winding Grant River and heavy rail traffic. Genealogists can trace family footprints in Balltown or find local landmarks like Sinners Creek Sch and Burton.2 unique versions available - 1956 Map of Dubuque North, 1958 Print
1956 Dubuque North1958 Print · USGSThe tri-state border region around Dubuque comes alive in the mid-1950s, revealing a landscape defined by river industry and deep-rooted community institutions. Researchers can trace the heritage of Loras College, find the old Eagle Point Bridge (Toll), and locate family sites near Linwood Cemetery.5 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Potosi, 1967 Print
1957 Potosi1967 Print · USGSThe bluffs of Grant County meet the Mississippi River in the mid-1950s, revealing a landscape shaped by lead mining and river commerce. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Thomas Cem, Spechts Ferry, and the old Rigsby Sch.2 unique versions available - 1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
1959 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 Dubuque
1961 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 Dubuque
1962 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 Lancaster, 1964 Print
1962 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 Hurricane, 1964 Print
1962 Hurricane1964 Print · USGSGrant County in the early sixties remains a landscape of deep-cut river valleys and quiet agricultural plateaus. Genealogists can trace family names through rural landmarks like Hurricane Sch, Kinney Cem, and the small settlement at Flora Fountain.2 unique versions available - 1976 Map of Dubuque
1976 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 Print
1984 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 Hurricane, 2010 Print
2010 Hurricane2010 Print · USGSGrant County is shown in this early twenty-first-century survey during a period of enduring rural character. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Porters Bridge and Wilcox Bridge or trace lineage through the Hurricane Cemetery and Morrell Cemetery. - 2010 Map of Lancaster, 2010 Print
2010 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. - 2010 Map of Potosi, 2010 Print
2010 Potosi2010 Print · USGSGrant County is captured here at the start of the twenty-first century as a landscape of river-valley settlements and quiet ridge roads. You can trace family roots at Saint Thomas Cemetery, locate the site of Spechts Ferry, and explore the hollows around Potosi and Tennyson. - 2010 Map of Balltown, 2010 Print
2010 Balltown2010 Print · USGSThe Upper Mississippi River valley at the turn of the decade reveals a landscape of blufftop settlements and intricate river islands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Balltown and Old Balltown, or locate family sites near Saint Francis Assisi Cemetery and McCartney. - 2010 Map of Dubuque North, 2010 Print
2010 Dubuque North2010 Print · USGSThe northern reaches of Dubuque and the Mississippi River bluffs are captured here during a period of modern expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots across Linwood Cemetery or explore the outlying areas of Peru Bottoms and Frith Spur. - 2013 Map of Dubuque North, 2013 Print
2013 Dubuque North2013 Print · USGSThe Mississippi River bluffs and Dubuque's northern reaches are detailed here just after the turn of the millennium. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Sageville, locate the Fair Ground, or study the grounds of Linwood Cemetery. - 2013 Map of Balltown, 2013 Print
2013 Balltown2013 Print · USGSThe Mississippi River corridor comes into sharp focus during the early 2010s, capturing the winding channels and backwaters between Iowa and Wisconsin. Genealogists and river historians can trace old settlements like Old Balltown and Burton, or locate island landmarks like Hurricane Island and Rosebrook Island. - 2013 Map of Hurricane, 2013 Print
2013 Hurricane2013 Print · USGSGrant County’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by the winding Grant River. You can trace rural heritage through named farmsteads like Grant Hills Farm and historic crossings such as Porters Bridge. - 2013 Map of Lancaster, 2013 Print
2013 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 Potosi, 2013 Print
2013 Potosi2013 Print · USGSThe river bluffs of Grant County and the historic lead-mining district are captured here in the early 21st century. Trace the unique layout of interconnected settlements like Potosi, Tennyson, and British Hollow, or locate the river crossing at Spechts Ferry. - 2015 Map of Balltown, 2015 Print
2015 Balltown2015 Print · USGSThe Mississippi River corridor between Iowa and Wisconsin is documented here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape shaped by river channels and bluff-side settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots around Balltown, McCartney, and the Saint Francis Assisi Cem. - 2015 Map of Dubuque North, 2015 Print
2015 Dubuque North2015 Print · USGSDubuque and its tri-state riverfront are captured here in the mid-2010s, showing the city's growth alongside the bluffs of the Mississippi. Researchers can trace the grounds of Loras Coll, the sprawling John Deere Dubuque Works, and historical sites like Eagle Point.
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