Old Maps of Franklin, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 18 historic maps of Franklin. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Franklin.


Franklin, WI maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Bayview
    1891 Map of Bayview
    1891 Bayview
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including Milwaukee, Racine, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1891 Map of Muskego, 1896 Print
    1891 Map of Muskego, 1896 Print
    1891 Muskego
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including Milwaukee, Waukesha, and other nearby areas

  3. 1901 Map of Bayview
    1901 Map of Bayview
    1901 Bayview
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including Milwaukee, Racine, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1901 Map of Muskego
    1901 Map of Muskego
    1901 Muskego
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including Milwaukee, Waukesha, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Rockford
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including Milwaukee, Madison, and other nearby areas

  6. 1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Rockford
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including Milwaukee, Madison, and other nearby areas

  7. 1958 Map of Greendale, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Greendale, 1960 Print
    1958 Greendale
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including Milwaukee, West Allis, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of South Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of South Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 South Milwaukee
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including Milwaukee, Racine, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1958 Map of Franksville, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Franksville, 1960 Print
    1958 Franksville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including Oak Creek, Mount Pleasant, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print
    1958 Racine
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including Chicago, Milwaukee, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including Milwaukee, Madison, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1959 Map of North Cape, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of North Cape, 1960 Print
    1959 North Cape
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including Muskego, Village of Raymond, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1959 Map of Hales Corners, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Hales Corners, 1960 Print
    1959 Hales Corners
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including Milwaukee, West Allis, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  14. 1959 Map of Hales Corners, 1980 Print
    1959 Map of Hales Corners, 1980 Print
    1959 Hales Corners
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including Milwaukee, Waukesha, and other nearby areas

  15. 1962 Map of Racine
    1962 Map of Racine
    1962 Racine
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including Chicago, Milwaukee, and other nearby areas

  16. 1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Rockford
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including Milwaukee, Madison, and other nearby areas

  17. 1980 Map of Lake Geneva, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Lake Geneva, 1981 Print
    1980 Lake Geneva
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including Milwaukee, Waukesha, and other nearby areas

  18. 1980 Map of Racine, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Racine, 1981 Print
    1980 Racine
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including Milwaukee, Kenosha, and other nearby areas

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