Old Maps of Milwaukee, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 36 historic maps of Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee.


Milwaukee, WI maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Bayview
    1891 Map of Bayview
    1891 Bayview
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Racine, West Allis, 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 Milwaukee, including Waukesha, West Allis, and other nearby areas

  3. 1892 Map of Milwaukee
    1892 Map of Milwaukee
    1892 Milwaukee
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including West Allis, Wauwatosa, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1892 Map of Waukesha
    1892 Map of Waukesha
    1892 Waukesha
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Waukesha, West Allis, and other nearby areas

  5. 1901 Map of Milwaukee
    1901 Map of Milwaukee
    1901 Milwaukee
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including West Allis, Wauwatosa, and other nearby areas

  6. 1901 Map of Waukesha
    1901 Map of Waukesha
    1901 Waukesha
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Waukesha, West Allis, and other nearby areas

  7. 1901 Map of Bayview
    1901 Map of Bayview
    1901 Bayview
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Racine, West Allis, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1901 Map of Muskego
    1901 Map of Muskego
    1901 Muskego
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Waukesha, West Allis, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1906 Map of Waukesha
    1906 Map of Waukesha
    1906 Waukesha
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Waukesha, West Allis, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1906 Map of Milwaukee
    1906 Map of Milwaukee
    1906 Milwaukee
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including West Allis, Wauwatosa, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Rockford
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Madison, Rockford, and other nearby areas

  12. 1954 Map of Milwaukee, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Milwaukee, 1967 Print
    1954 Milwaukee
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including West Allis, Sheboygan, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Rockford
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Madison, Rockford, and other nearby areas

  14. 1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Madison
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Madison, Waukesha, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1958 Map of Milwaukee
    1958 Map of Milwaukee
    1958 Milwaukee
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including West Allis, Sheboygan, and other nearby areas

  16. 1958 Map of Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 Milwaukee
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including West Allis, Wauwatosa, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1958 Map of Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 Milwaukee
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including West Allis, Wauwatosa, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1958 Map of Thiensville, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Thiensville, 1960 Print
    1958 Thiensville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Mequon, Whitefish Bay, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  19. 1958 Map of Greendale, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Greendale, 1960 Print
    1958 Greendale
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including West Allis, Franklin, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1958 Map of South Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of South Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 South Milwaukee
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Oak Creek, South Milwaukee, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  21. 1958 Map of South Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of South Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 South Milwaukee
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Racine, West Allis, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1958 Map of Wauwatosa, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of Wauwatosa, 1961 Print
    1958 Wauwatosa
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including West Allis, Wauwatosa, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  23. 1958 Map of Menomonee Falls, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of Menomonee Falls, 1961 Print
    1958 Menomonee Falls
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Menomonee Falls, Mequon, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  24. 1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print
    1958 Racine
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Chicago, Kenosha, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  25. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Madison, Rockford, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

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