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Old Maps of Palmyra, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Palmyra. 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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Palmyra, WI maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Whitewater
    1892 Map of Whitewater
    1892 Whitewater
    1892 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin's glaciated landscape is revealed in the late nineteenth century as the rail network began to shape local growth. Trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee And St. Paul Railroad through Whitewater, Palmyra, and the marshes of the Bark River.
  4. 1893 Map of Whitewater
    1893 Map of Whitewater
    1893 Whitewater
    1893 Print · USGS
    The dairy lands and glacial lake districts of southeastern Wisconsin are captured here in the late nineteenth century. Trace the early village footprints of Whitewater and Palmyra, or follow the iron path of the Prairie Du Chien Division Railroad past Lauderdale Lakes.
    7 unique versions available
  7. 1903 Map of Whitewater
    1903 Map of Whitewater
    1903 Whitewater
    1903 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin at the turn of the century reveals a landscape of thriving rail towns and glacial lake systems. Trace the early routes of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad between Whitewater and Palmyra, or locate old lakeside settlements like Heart Prairie.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1924 Map of Whitewater
    1924 Map of Whitewater
    1924 Whitewater
    1924 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin at the turn of the century shows a landscape of glacial lakes and thriving rail-side towns. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near Heaths Mills, the station at Palmyra, and the early township centers of Rome and Lagrange.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Rockford
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and the Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands are captured here in the mid-1950s during a period of robust industrial and agricultural activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era corridors like the Illinois Central RR and locate landmarks from Big Foot Prairie to Lake Geneva.
  16. 1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Rockford
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and southern Wisconsin dairy country are shown here in the mid-fifties as the region's manufacturing centers grew. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western RR and Illinois Central RR through hubs like Rockford and Beloit.
  19. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown here in the mid-twentieth century as rail-dependent industrial towns began to interface with growing lakefront communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Saylesville and Tess Corners or locate historical landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1960 Map of Whitewater, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Whitewater, 1962 Print
    1960 Whitewater
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Whitewater area and its glacial lake country are captured here at the start of the 1960s. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the locations of Wisconsin State College, the Siloam Chapel, and numerous rural schoolhouses.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1960 Map of Little Prairie, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Little Prairie, 1964 Print
    1960 Little Prairie
    1964 Print · USGS
    Glacial lakes and hardwood forests define this Walworth County landscape in the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural layout of Little Prairie and La Grange, or locate family sites near Skoponong Cem and Battle Creek Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1960 Map of Palmyra, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Palmyra, 1964 Print
    1960 Palmyra
    1964 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's glacial landscape is meticulously detailed in the early 1960s, showing the intersection of the Kettle Moraine State Forest and the Scuppernong River. Researchers can trace rural lineages through family landmarks like Heath Mills and old country burial grounds including Zion Cem and Melindas Prairie Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Rockford
    1963 Print · USGS
    The mid-century industrial corridor along the Rock River is shown here during a period of rapid post-war growth. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate local landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot and Holy Hill.
  34. 1980 Map of Lake Geneva, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Lake Geneva, 1981 Print
    1980 Lake Geneva
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin at the start of the eighties reveals a landscape of glacial moraines and established lakefront resorts. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Chicago and North Western RR or locate landmarks such as Yerkes Observatory and East Lawn Cem.
  37. 1995 Map of Palmyra, 1999 Print
    1995 Map of Palmyra, 1999 Print
    1995 Palmyra
    1999 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wisconsin in the 1990s reveals a landscape of terminal moraines and kettle lakes at the edge of the Kettle Moraine. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Melindas Prairie Cem, trace the community around Oak Hill, or explore the shores of Pretty Lake.
  40. 2022 Map of Little Prairie, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Little Prairie, 2022 Print
    2022 Little Prairie
    2022 Print · USGS
    The rolling glacial terrain of Walworth County appears here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace rural family plots at Little Prairie Cem and Adams Cem or locate homes near Lauderdale Lakes.
  43. 2022 Map of Palmyra, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Palmyra, 2022 Print
    2022 Palmyra
    2022 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County settlement and wetland patterns are documented here in the early 2020s. Researchers can locate numerous local burial grounds including Zion Cem and Saint Bruno Parish Cem, alongside landmarks like Heath Mills and Rome Pond.
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