Old Maps of Spencer, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Spencer. 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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Spencer, WI maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Abbotsford, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Abbotsford, 1955 Print
    1953 Abbotsford
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin dairy country in the early fifties reveals a landscape tightly organized around the rail line and township sections. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Riplinger, St Johannis Ch, and Pickard Sch.

  2. 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

  3. 1954 Map of Granton, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Granton, 1956 Print
    1954 Granton
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin's farming heartland and rural school network are preserved here during the mid-1950s. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and institutions like Spokeville Sch, Grace Ch, and the high ground of Lindsey Bluffs.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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.

  5. 1963 Map of Abbotsford, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Abbotsford, 1964 Print
    1963 Abbotsford
    1964 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's dairy heartland is mapped here in the early sixties, showing the vital junctions of the central townships. Local historians can trace family land across Unity, Beaver, and Sherman, locating landmarks like Beaver Center Sch and St Johns Cem.

  6. 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.

  7. 1979 Map of Spencer South, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Spencer South, 1980 Print
    1979 Spencer South
    1980 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin farmland and wetlands are documented here in the late seventies, showing the rural communities of Spencer and Chili. Researchers can trace the Soo Line corridor and locate local landmarks like St Stephens Ch and the Mc Millan Marsh.

  8. 1981 Map of Spencer North, 1983 Print
    1981 Map of Spencer North, 1983 Print
    1981 Spencer North
    1983 Print · USGS
    Settlements like Unity and Spencer follow the rail corridor along the county line during the early 1980s. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as St Johns Ch, Trinity Cem, and the expansive Spencer Marsh wetlands.

  9. 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

  10. 2022 Map of Spencer South, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Spencer South, 2022 Print
    2022 Spencer South
    2022 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Clark, Wood, and Marathon Counties are detailed here in 2022. Genealogists and local researchers can locate the Coles Cem and trace the paths of the Soo Line railroad near Spencer, Chili, and Veefkind.

  11. 2022 Map of Spencer North, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Spencer North, 2022 Print
    2022 Spencer North
    2022 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin farmland and wetlands meet along the county line in the 2020s. Researchers can trace family sites at Brighton Municipal Cem and Trinity Cem or follow the path of the Little Eau Pleine River.

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