Old Maps of Alma, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

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Alma, WI maps

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  1. 1924 Map of Black River Falls, 1963 Print
    1924 Map of Black River Falls, 1963 Print
    1924 Black River Falls
    1963 Print · USGS
    Black River Falls and the surrounding central Wisconsin hills are captured in the mid-1920s during a period of established rail transport and rural education. Genealogists can trace a dense network of country schools and settlements including Winnebago Mission, Charter Oak Mill, and Vaudreuil.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1926 Map of Black River Falls
    1926 Map of Black River Falls
    1926 Black River Falls
    1926 Print · USGS
    Jackson County is shown during a period of steady rural growth in the 1920s, centered on the bustling river town of Black River Falls. Local historians can trace dozens of rural schoolhouses and vanished sidings like Vaudreuil and Sheppard along the rail lines.

  3. 1948 Map of Fairchild, 1966 Print
    1948 Map of Fairchild, 1966 Print
    1948 Fairchild
    1966 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's West-Central borderlands emerge in this post-war study of the rail-centered towns of Fairchild and Humbird. You can trace the legacy of rural education and industry through numerous landmarks like Blackberry Sch, Wildcat Mound, and the Chicago and North Western rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1949 Map of Fairchild
    1949 Map of Fairchild
    1949 Fairchild
    1949 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Eau Claire, Clark, and Jackson Counties appear here in the late 1940s, centered on the towns of Fairchild and Humbird. Researchers can locate numerous one-room schools like Lone Pine Sch, trace the Chicago and North Western rail line, or find local family sites at Cleveland Cem.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1968 Map of Black River Falls, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Black River Falls, 1971 Print
    1968 Black River Falls
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Black River valley comes alive in this late-sixties survey, showing the busy rail junction at Merrillan and the growing county seat at Black River Falls. Genealogists and historians can trace local roots at the Winnebago Mission, Cloverdale School, and Stanford Cem.

  9. 1979 Map of Wildcat Mound, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Wildcat Mound, 1980 Print
    1979 Wildcat Mound
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Clark and Jackson County borderlands in the late seventies are defined by distinctive peaks and a managed water system. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family-named routes like Poertner Lane and Schulz Lane or locate the Cranberry Bog and Wildcat Mound.

  10. 1979 Map of Fairchild, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Fairchild, 1980 Print
    1979 Fairchild
    1980 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Eau Claire and Jackson counties are captured here in the late seventies, showing a landscape defined by small villages and wooded ridges. Researchers can trace the CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTERN line through Fairchild and Humbird, locating rural sites like Cleveland Cem and St Joseph Ch.

  11. 1984 Map of Stenulson Coulee
    1984 Map of Stenulson Coulee
    1984 Stenulson Coulee
    1984 Print · USGS
    Jackson County agriculture meets the edge of the Black River State Forest in the mid-1980s. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at Stiehl Cem and Pine Creek Cem or trace rural life through landmarks like Charcoal Kilns.

  12. 1984 Map of Alma Center
    1984 Map of Alma Center
    1984 Alma Center
    1984 Print · USGS
    Alma Center and its surrounding townships in the 1980s show a landscape defined by the intersection of rail history and the Trempealeau River. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western line, family burial grounds like Stanford Cem, and landmarks such as Silver Mound.

  13. 1984 Map of Black River Falls
    1984 Map of Black River Falls
    1984 Black River Falls
    1984 Print · USGS
    Black River Falls and the surrounding Jackson County forests are captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of river-driven industry and cranberry agriculture. Researchers can trace local roots at Decorah Cem, Gebhardt Sch, and the old rail corridors of the Chicago and North Western.

  14. 1984 Map of Merrillan
    1984 Map of Merrillan
    1984 Merrillan
    1984 Print · USGS
    Merrillan and the central Wisconsin rail corridors are documented in the mid-1980s as the rail and river networks continued to shape Jackson and Clark counties. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western railroad near Wrightsville or locate Oakwood Cem and the ski hills of Bruce Mound.

  15. 1984 Map of Marshfield, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Marshfield, 1985 Print
    1984 Marshfield
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin's dairy heartland comes into focus during the mid-eighties as a busy network of rail and farm towns. Researchers can trace the path of the Soo Line, identify the grounds of McMillan State Wildlife Area, and locate smaller settlements like Spokeville and Tioga.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1985 Map of Black River Falls
    1985 Map of Black River Falls
    1985 Black River Falls
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin in the mid-1980s is defined by its sprawling wildlife refuges and the winding Black River corridor. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural settlements like Millston and Warrens or locate historical sites such as the Iron Mine and the grounds of Fort McCoy.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 2022 Map of Wildcat Mound, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Wildcat Mound, 2022 Print
    2022 Wildcat Mound
    2022 Print · USGS
    Southern Clark County is shown in detail during the early 2020s, centered on the prominent rise of Wildcat Mound. Researchers can trace rural family roots along Hickman Rd, Abbott Ranch Rd, and the banks of Fivemile Cr.

  18. 2022 Map of Alma Center, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Alma Center, 2022 Print
    2022 Alma Center
    2022 Print · USGS
    Alma Center and its Jackson County environs are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the landscape retains its rural character. Researchers can locate numerous local burial grounds including Stanford Cem and Pole Grove Cem or trace the S Br Trempealeau River through the countryside.

  19. 2022 Map of Fairchild, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Fairchild, 2022 Print
    2022 Fairchild
    2022 Print · USGS
    Modern-day Fairchild and Humbird appear at the intersection of three Wisconsin counties in this recent survey. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Cleveland Cem, Humbird Bluff, and the Buffalo River State Trail.

  20. 2022 Map of Merrillan, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Merrillan, 2022 Print
    2022 Merrillan
    2022 Print · USGS
    Merrillan and the surrounding townships of Jackson and Clark counties are shown here as they appeared in the early 2020s. Genealogists can locate Oakwood Cem and family landmarks near Trow Mounds or the shores of Oakwood Lake.

  21. 2023 Map of Stenulson Coulee, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Stenulson Coulee, 2023 Print
    2023 Stenulson Coulee
    2023 Print · USGS
    Central Jackson County is shown in this recent survey as it maintains its traditional coulee landscape and rural character. Genealogists can trace family names at Pine Creek Cem or Stiehl Nortmann Cem, while others locate features like Lewis Airport and Hawk Island.

  22. 2023 Map of Black River Falls, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Black River Falls, 2023 Print
    2023 Black River Falls
    2023 Print · USGS
    Black River Falls and its surrounding Jackson County landscapes are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of the river valley and tribal heritage. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Winnebago Mission, Riverside Cem, and the old settlement at Sheppard.

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