Old Maps of Gratiot, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 19 historic maps of Gratiot. 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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Gratiot, WI maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Mineral Point
    1902 Map of Mineral Point
    1902 Mineral Point
    1902 Print · USGS
    Southwest Wisconsin and Northern Illinois are mapped here at the height of the regional mining era. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Illinois Central to vanished junctions and local landmarks like Meekers Grove, Calamine, and Elk Grove.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1923 Map of South Wayne
    1923 Map of South Wayne
    1923 South Wayne
    1923 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois are shown in the early twenties as a landscape of interconnected river valleys and rail lines. Genealogists can trace dozens of country schoolhouses and churches, including Apple Grove Church, Reed School, and the community at South Wayne.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1952 Map of Shullsburg, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Shullsburg, 1954 Print
    1952 Shullsburg
    1954 Print · USGS
    Shullsburg and the surrounding driftless area are shown in the early fifties during a period of transition for its lead and zinc mining industry. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites at St Matthews Cem and Monticello Cem or locate rural landmarks like Dunbarton Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Dubuque
    1982 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  8. 1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Dubuque
    1961 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  9. 1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Dubuque
    1962 Print · USGS
    The 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

  10. 1962 Map of South Wayne, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of South Wayne, 1964 Print
    1962 South Wayne
    1964 Print · USGS
    Lafayette County dairy and river country is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the junction of the Pecatonica River and the railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural schoolhouse locations like Mud Hollow Sch and family burial sites such as Hoffman Cem.

  11. 1962 Map of Apple River, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Apple River, 1964 Print
    1962 Apple River
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands appear in the early sixties as a network of rail-reliant villages and country school districts. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Highland Cem, locate the Salty Hollow Sch, or follow the Pecatonica River past Gratiot.

  12. 1962 Map of South Wayne, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of South Wayne, 1964 Print
    1962 South Wayne
    1964 Print · USGS
    Crossing the Illinois border in the 1960s, this area of Lafayette and Green Counties features a landscape shaped by the Pecatonica River and its many tributaries. Researchers can locate numerous rural schoolhouses and family cemeteries like Porter Sch and the Sauterman Cem.

  13. 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.

  14. 1976 Map of Dubuque
    1976 Map of Dubuque
    1976 Dubuque
    1976 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  15. 1981 Map of Monroe
    1981 Map of Monroe
    1981 Monroe
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin and the Illinois borderlands come into focus in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape defined by dairy farming and river valleys. Genealogists can trace family roots through historic hubs like Monroe, Stoughton, and Brodhead, or locate regional landmarks such as Yellowstone Lake and the Sugar River.

  16. 1984 Map of Dubuque North, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Dubuque North, 1985 Print
    1984 Dubuque North
    1985 Print · USGS
    This 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

  17. 2022 Map of South Wayne, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of South Wayne, 2022 Print
    2022 South Wayne
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin and Illinois borderlands appear here as a patchwork of river valleys and rural homesteads. Trace family history at the West Wiota Lutheran Cem or follow the Cheese Country Recreation Trl through South Wayne.

  18. 2022 Map of Shullsburg, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Shullsburg, 2022 Print
    2022 Shullsburg
    2022 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Wisconsin’s lead-mining heritage country is captured here in the contemporary era. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Saint Matthews Old Catholic Cem or explore the rural landscape around Dunbarton and Charles Mound.

  19. 2024 Map of Apple River, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Apple River, 2024 Print
    2024 Apple River
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Illinois and Wisconsin borderlands come into focus in this recent study of the area surrounding Apple River and Gratiot. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous landmarks like West Ella Highland Cem and the banks of the Pecatonica River.

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