Old Maps of Sullivan, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

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Sullivan, WI maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Watertown
    1892 Map of Watertown
    1892 Watertown
    1892 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Dodge counties at the close of the nineteenth century are defined by their winding river valleys and newly established rail corridors. Genealogists can trace family roots in early settlements like Watertown, Ixonia, and Sullivan, or follow the Rock River to its junction with the Oconomowoc River.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 1894 Map of Watertown
    1894 Map of Watertown
    1894 Watertown
    1894 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape shaped by glacial ridges and the iron horse. Genealogists can trace family footprints in settlements like Watertown, Ixonia, and Sullivan, or follow the rail lines that connected Lac La Belle to the wider region.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Madison
    1967 Print · USGS
    South-central Wisconsin in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of industrial hubs and glacial lakes linked by a dense rail and highway network. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of lakeside communities and find notable sites like Badger Ordnance Works and the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 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

  11. 1959 Map of Helenville, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Helenville, 1961 Print
    1959 Helenville
    1961 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County agricultural life is captured here in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Chicago and North Western rail line. Genealogists can locate numerous rural landmarks like Sunshine Sch, Immanuel Ch, and Pioneer Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1959 Map of Watertown, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Watertown, 1961 Print
    1959 Watertown
    1961 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Dodge Counties are captured in the late fifties as a thriving agricultural and rail corridor. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Old Lebanon, St Bernard Cem, and rural schoolhouses including High Lawn Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1959 Map of Oconomowoc West, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Oconomowoc West, 1961 Print
    1959 Oconomowoc West
    1961 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Waukesha counties come to life in the late fifties, showing a landscape of lakeside settlements and rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like St Johns Ch, Norwegian Cem, and the Concord Center Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1960 Map of Madison
    1960 Map of Madison
    1960 Madison
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central and Southern Wisconsin are captured in the late fifties, showing the region as its rail-and-river network matured. Trace the paths of the Soo Line RR or locate family roots near Lake Mendota and Horicon National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 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

  16. 1960 Map of Rome, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Rome, 1964 Print
    1960 Rome
    1964 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County in the early sixties is a landscape of winding river bends and small crossroads hamlets. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near St Lukes Cem, identify the old Cushman Mill Sch, or locate former homesteads in Slabtown and Hebron.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 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

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 1984 Map of Oconomowoc, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Oconomowoc, 1985 Print
    1984 Oconomowoc
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wisconsin in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by its glacial heritage and expanding metropolitan corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of lakeside communities like Oconomowoc and Pewaukee, or find established settlements such as Watertown and Beaver Dam.

  21. 1991 Map of Oconomowoc
    1991 Map of Oconomowoc
    1991 Oconomowoc
    1991 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin in the early nineties shows a landscape of glacial lakes and growing suburbs. Trace local history through Aztalan State Park, Carroll College, and the sprawling Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area.

  22. 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.

  23. 2022 Map of Rome, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Rome, 2022 Print
    2022 Rome
    2022 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County's rural landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a network of river-fed wetlands and historic hamlets. Genealogists can locate family sites at Crowder Cem, Riverview Cem, or the old settlement of Slabtown along the Bark River.

  24. 2022 Map of Oconomowoc West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Oconomowoc West, 2022 Print
    2022 Oconomowoc West
    2022 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Waukesha counties appear here in the early 2020s, showing a landscape defined by glacial lakes and river systems. Genealogists can trace several local burial sites, including Saint Jerome Cem and the Webster - Holcomb Cem.

  25. 2022 Map of Helenville, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Helenville, 2022 Print
    2022 Helenville
    2022 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County in the early 2020s shows a landscape of persistent agricultural roots and quiet rural hamlets. Family historians can trace ancestral sites at Farmington Cem, Saint Stephens Cem, and along the Glacial Drumlin State Trail.

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