Old Maps of Kenosha, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Kenosha. 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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Kenosha, WI maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Racine
    1892 Map of Racine
    1892 Racine
    1892 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin's lakeshore was a hub of rail and river industry at the close of the nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early street grids of Racine and Kenosha or locate vanished rail stops at Western Union Junction and Windsor.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1905 Map of Racine
    1905 Map of Racine
    1905 Racine
    1905 Print · USGS
    Coastal Wisconsin at the turn of the century is defined by its industrial lakefront and a dense web of competing rail lines. Researchers can trace the early city footprints of Racine and Kenosha alongside rail junctions like Corliss and Ranney.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Kenosha, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Kenosha, 1960 Print
    1958 Kenosha
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline at Kenosha is shown here in the late 1950s during a period of significant urban expansion. Researchers can trace the three major rail lines, including the Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee, and locate local landmarks like St Josephs Sch and St Casimirs Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Racine South, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Racine South, 1960 Print
    1958 Racine South
    1960 Print · USGS
    Racine and its southern lakefront suburbs are caught at a mid-century peak of rail activity and community expansion. Researchers can trace family sites at Mound Cemetery or locate the old Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee line.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Pleasant Prairie, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Pleasant Prairie, 1960 Print
    1958 Pleasant Prairie
    1960 Print · USGS
    Pleasant Prairie and the Des Plaines River valley are captured in the late fifties as rural life and aviation infrastructure intersected. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Wesley Ch, Star Harmony Sch, and the North Bristol Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print
    1958 Racine
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline in the late fifties was a study in contrasts between the industrial bustle of Kenosha and the quiet woods of the Allegan State Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the urban footprint of Evanston or locate strategic sites like Fort Sheridan and the Wind Point Light.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1959 Map of Racine, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Racine, 1960 Print
    1959 Racine
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline between Racine and Kenosha in the late fifties was a bustling corridor of rail lines and rural schools. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Mound Cemetery or trace the early days of aviation at Sylvania Airport and the Kenosha Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1962 Map of Racine
    1962 Map of Racine
    1962 Racine
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline in the early sixties reveals a fascinating contrast between the dense industrial rail hubs of RACINE and CHICAGO and the forested dunes of Michigan. Local historians can trace military installations like Fort Sheridan or explore the numerous inland retreats around Paw Paw Lake and Sister Lakes.

  9. 1980 Map of Racine, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Racine, 1981 Print
    1980 Racine
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline at the start of the 1980s reveals a bustling industrial corridor from Milwaukee to Kenosha. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like Forest Home Cem or locate former rail stops along the C & N W and C M St P & P lines.

  10. 2022 Map of Kenosha, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Kenosha, 2022 Print
    2022 Kenosha
    2022 Print · USGS
    Kenosha and the surrounding lakefront townships are captured in detail as they appeared in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace ancestral plots at Saint George Cem or explore the institutional layouts of Carthage College and Pleasant Prairie.

  11. 2022 Map of Pleasant Prairie, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Pleasant Prairie, 2022 Print
    2022 Pleasant Prairie
    2022 Print · USGS
    Pleasant Prairie and the outskirts of Kenosha are shown here in the early twenty-first century as suburban development integrates with traditional wetlands. Researchers can trace family history at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park Cem or locate the old crossroads of Truesdell and Bristol.

  12. 2022 Map of Racine South, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Racine South, 2022 Print
    2022 Racine South
    2022 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's lakefront between Racine and Kenosha is captured here during a period of modern civic maturity. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of the Mound City Cem Soldiers Lot or the campus of the University of Wisconsin - Parkside.

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