Old Maps of Sparta, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

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Sparta, WI maps

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  1. 1909 Map of Sparta
    1909 Map of Sparta
    1909 Sparta
    1909 Print · USGS
    Monroe and La Crosse Counties are shown here during the height of the steam-rail era, centered on the growing hub of Sparta. Genealogists can trace family holdings across the dissected ridges of Middle Ridge and Portland or along the rail stops at Rockland and Bangor.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1928 Map of Melrose
    1928 Map of Melrose
    1928 Melrose
    1928 Print · USGS
    The Black River valley in the late nineteen-twenties was a landscape of ridge-top farms and valley-floor schools. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous rural landmarks like Irving School No 6, Sand Creek Cem, and Wadels Hill.

  3. 1947 Map of Sparta, 1972 Print
    1947 Map of Sparta, 1972 Print
    1947 Sparta
    1972 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Monroe County comes alive through a dense network of valley farms and small-town rail hubs just after the war. Researchers can trace dozens of rural school sites like East Beaver Sch and Lincoln Sch alongside the flight paths of the Sparta Landing Field.

  4. 1949 Map of Sparta
    1949 Map of Sparta
    1949 Sparta
    1949 Print · USGS
    Monroe and La Crosse Counties in the late 1940s are defined by the rail-carved valleys of the La Crosse River. Genealogists can trace rural life through landmarks like Hylandale Academy, SS Peter & Paul Sch, and the border of Camp McCoy Military Reservation.

  5. 1949 Map of Melrose
    1949 Map of Melrose
    1949 Melrose
    1949 Print · USGS
    Jackson and Monroe Counties appear here in the late 1940s as a thriving patchwork of valley farms and small rural hubs. Genealogists can locate dozens of family-named landmarks and institutions, from the Little Norway Ch and Irving Cem to the Jenkins Valley Sch.

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 1958 Map of La Crosse, 1979 Print
    1958 Map of La Crosse, 1979 Print
    1958 La Crosse
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area of Wisconsin and Iowa is captured here during the late seventies, showing the intricate river valleys and ridge-top settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Soo Line or locate landmarks like Grandad Bluff and Effigy Mounds National Monument.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1961 Map of La Crosse
    1961 Map of La Crosse
    1961 La Crosse
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area at the start of the 1960s reveals a complex network of river towns and rail lines along the Mississippi River. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements like New Amsterdam and Wyattville or locate major landmarks like Camp McCoy Military Reservation and Effigy Mounds National Monument.

  10. 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.

  11. 1965 Map of La Crosse
    1965 Map of La Crosse
    1965 La Crosse
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area and the Upper Mississippi valley are captured here during a period of steady mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate riverfront sites like Effigy Mounds National Monument and the Camp McCoy Military Reservation.

  12. 1976 Map of La Crosse
    1976 Map of La Crosse
    1976 La Crosse
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area and Mississippi River valley are captured here in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape of deep coulees and river commerce. Genealogists can trace family footprints from La Crosse to smaller hamlets like Newburg Corners and Witoka.

  13. 1976 Map of Sparta NW, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Sparta NW, 1978 Print
    1976 Sparta NW
    1978 Print · USGS
    The river valley between Bangor and Rockland is captured here during the mid-seventies, showing a landscape defined by contour farming and rail lines. You can trace the winding path of the La Crosse River and several tributaries including Burns Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1976 Map of Sparta NE, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Sparta NE, 1978 Print
    1976 Sparta NE
    1978 Print · USGS
    Monroe County in the mid-seventies shows a landscape of growing highway corridors and traditional Wisconsin dairy farms. Trace the 1976 layout of Sparta, the smaller settlement of Angelo, and the winding path of the La Crosse River.

  15. 1983 Map of Cataract, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Cataract, 1984 Print
    1983 Cataract
    1984 Print · USGS
    Monroe County in the early eighties reveals a landscape of deep valleys and vital fishery habitats. Local historians can trace family locations near Cataract, locate Oak Grove Cemetery, or find the Cataract Lookout Tower standing over the wooded ridges.

  16. 1983 Map of Sparta, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Sparta, 1984 Print
    1983 Sparta
    1984 Print · USGS
    Monroe County enters the 1980s as a bustling crossroads of rail lines, military land, and river valley farms. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at St Johns Cem or Mt Hope Cem and locate the historic Rolling Hills County Home.

  17. 1983 Map of Four Corners, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Four Corners, 1984 Print
    1983 Four Corners
    1984 Print · USGS
    Monroe and La Crosse counties show a landscape of deep coulees and ridges during the early 1980s. Local researchers can trace family-named landmarks like Wanlass Hill, visit the Sand Creek Cem, or explore the rural intersection at Four Corners.

  18. 1983 Map of Bangor, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Bangor, 1984 Print
    1983 Bangor
    1984 Print · USGS
    The La Crosse River valley and the dual-railroad corridor of the 1980s show a settled landscape of coulees and river flats. Genealogists can locate St Marys Cem, the Welsh Calvinistic Cem, and traces of the Chicago and North Western line.

  19. 1985 Map of Black River Falls
    1985 Map of Black River Falls
    1985 Black River Falls
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin in the mid-1980s is defined by its sprawling wildlife refuges and the winding Black River corridor. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural settlements like Millston and Warrens or locate historical sites such as the Iron Mine and the grounds of Fort McCoy.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1985 Map of Sparta
    1985 Map of Sparta
    1985 Sparta
    1985 Print · USGS
    Western Wisconsin in the 1980s shows the unique ridge-and-valley terrain of the Driftless Area during a period of transition for its rails and rural hubs. Trace the historic rail tunnels of the Elroy-Sparta State Trail and find local landmarks like St Marys Ch and Castle Rock Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 2022 Map of Four Corners, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Four Corners, 2022 Print
    2022 Four Corners
    2022 Print · USGS
    The tri-county borders of Monroe, Jackson, and La Crosse counties meet here among the ridges and coulees of the early 2020s. Local researchers can trace family lands near Four Corners and Sand Creek Cemetery or locate landmarks like Twin Peaks and Raffelson Coulee.

  22. 2022 Map of Cataract, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Cataract, 2022 Print
    2022 Cataract
    2022 Print · USGS
    Cataract and the surrounding valleys of Monroe County appear here in fine detail, showing the rural landscape as it exists today. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Carr Cem and Oak Grove Cem or trace the winding paths of Rathbone Cr and Big Cr.

  23. 2022 Map of Sparta, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Sparta, 2022 Print
    2022 Sparta
    2022 Print · USGS
    Sparta and the surrounding valley systems are captured in this contemporary survey of Monroe County. Researchers can trace land ownership and community development through local landmarks like the Monroe County Courthouse, Angelo Cem, and the path of the Elroy-Sparta State Trl.

  24. 2022 Map of Bangor, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Bangor, 2022 Print
    2022 Bangor
    2022 Print · USGS
    The La Crosse River valley and its intricate coulee systems are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace family names and landmarks from Bangor to Rockland, including the Welsh Calvanistic Cem and Norwegian Coulee.

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