Old Maps of Mequon, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 28 historic maps of Mequon. 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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Mequon, WI maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Milwaukee
    1892 Map of Milwaukee
    1892 Milwaukee
    1892 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin’s industrial heartland is documented here during a period of rapid rail expansion and urban growth along the western shore of Lake Michigan. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail junctions and settlements such as Schwartzburg Junction, Mequon Sta., and Thiensville.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1892 Map of Waukesha
    1892 Map of Waukesha
    1892 Waukesha
    1892 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wisconsin in the 1890s was a critical junction of rail lines and river valleys connecting small industrial settlements. Trace the early development of Waukesha and Wauwatosa before suburban expansion, or locate vanished stops like Templeton and Brookfield Junction.

  3. 1892 Map of Port Washington
    1892 Map of Port Washington
    1892 Port Washington
    1892 Print · USGS
    Ozaukee County’s lakefront and river valleys are captured here during the 1890s as the railroad era transformed the Wisconsin coast. Researchers can trace historic property locations and vanished stops like Ulao Station, Deekers, and Hamilton along the banks of the Milwaukee River.

  4. 1901 Map of Milwaukee
    1901 Map of Milwaukee
    1901 Milwaukee
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Milwaukee lakefront and surrounding townships are shown here as a burgeoning industrial and rail corridor at the start of the 1900s. Trace early property and rail development at Whitefish Bay, Wauwatosa, and the defunct Dillman Sta. depot.

  5. 1901 Map of Waukesha
    1901 Map of Waukesha
    1901 Waukesha
    1901 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin at the turn of the century shows a landscape transitioning from rural townships to a complex rail-linked corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact locations of early communities like Freistadt, Fussville, and Brookfield P.O. along the Menomonee River.

  6. 1904 Map of West Bend
    1904 Map of West Bend
    1904 West Bend
    1904 Print · USGS
    Washington County at the turn of the century was a landscape of thriving river towns and vital rail corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of West Bend and Barton, or locate smaller rural junctions like Kirchhayn and Rockfield.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1904 Map of Port Washington
    1904 Map of Port Washington
    1904 Port Washington
    1904 Print · USGS
    Ozaukee County’s lakefront and river valleys are captured here at the dawn of the twentieth century, showing a bustling landscape of rail-connected towns. Researchers can trace family roots in early settlements like Holy Cross, Belgium, and Ulao, or locate the specific rail depots and harbor works at Port Washington.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1906 Map of Waukesha
    1906 Map of Waukesha
    1906 Waukesha
    1906 Print · USGS
    Waukesha and the Milwaukee outskirts thrive at the turn of the century during a height of rail connectivity. Genealogists can trace family footprints in early settlements like Freistadt, Lannon, and the neighborhoods of Wauwatosa.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1906 Map of Milwaukee
    1906 Map of Milwaukee
    1906 Milwaukee
    1906 Print · USGS
    The Milwaukee lakefront and its surrounding townships show the height of early twentieth-century rail and river development. Researchers can trace ancestral property near National Home or locate vanished stops along the Lake Shore Line and Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul RR.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1954 Map of Milwaukee, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Milwaukee, 1967 Print
    1954 Milwaukee
    1967 Print · USGS
    Coastal life and maritime commerce across Lake Michigan are seen here during the mid-fifties, bridging Wisconsin's industrial hubs and Michigan's timberlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Grand Trunk Western and find long-established ports like Ludington, Port Washington, and Muskegon.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Madison
    1967 Print · USGS
    South-central Wisconsin in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of industrial hubs and glacial lakes linked by a dense rail and highway network. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of lakeside communities and find notable sites like Badger Ordnance Works and the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1958 Map of Milwaukee
    1958 Map of Milwaukee
    1958 Milwaukee
    1958 Print · USGS
    The shorelines of Lake Michigan in the late fifties reveal a landscape of bustling ferry ports and growing industrial suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace rail networks like the Chesapeake & Ohio and locate landmarks such as Little Sable Point and Holy Cross Church.

  13. 1958 Map of Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 Milwaukee
    1960 Print · USGS
    Greater Milwaukee and the Ozaukee County border appear here at the end of the fifties, when the city’s residential and academic core was firmly established. Genealogists can locate family-named institutions like St Rose Sch & Ch, trace the lakefront in Whitefish Bay, and find old rail lines such as the Chicago and North Western.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1958 Map of Thiensville, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Thiensville, 1960 Print
    1958 Thiensville
    1960 Print · USGS
    The northern Milwaukee suburbs and Lake Michigan shoreline are captured here during a mid-century period of rapid expansion. Trace the development of local neighborhoods and find landmarks like Graceland Cemetery, Granville High Sch, and the U S Military Reservations.
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1958 Map of Menomonee Falls, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of Menomonee Falls, 1961 Print
    1958 Menomonee Falls
    1961 Print · USGS
    In the late fifties, the rural townships north of Milwaukee were transitioning from gravel mining and farming to suburban life. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Fussville, Holy Cross Ch, and St Marys Cem amidst the growing network of roads.
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1959 Map of Cedarburg, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Cedarburg, 1960 Print
    1959 Cedarburg
    1960 Print · USGS
    Ozaukee County during the late fifties shows a landscape of growing river towns and lakeside bluffs as the Milwaukee suburbs expanded. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous sites like Old Settlers Rest Cem, Hacker Sch, and Hamilton.
    4 unique versions available

  17. 1959 Map of West Bend, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of West Bend, 1960 Print
    1959 West Bend
    1960 Print · USGS
    Washington and Ozaukee counties are shown here in the late fifties, as the Milwaukee River corridor supported both industry and recreation. Trace local history through family-named landmarks like Last Home Cem and rail hubs at Rugby Junction.

  18. 1959 Map of Port Washington, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Port Washington, 1960 Print
    1959 Port Washington
    1960 Print · USGS
    Ozaukee County’s shoreline and river valleys are captured here in the late fifties, showing the area just as suburban expansion began to reach northward from Milwaukee. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Waubeka Union Cem, the Lighthouse at the harbor, and rural schools such as McKinley Sch.

  19. 1959 Map of Waukesha, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Waukesha, 1961 Print
    1959 Waukesha
    1961 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wisconsin was undergoing a massive suburban transformation in the late fifties as Milwaukee expanded west. Trace the growth of post-war neighborhoods and infrastructure near Goerkes Corner, Timmerman Airport, and the Lannon limestone Quarries.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1959 Map of Five Corners, 1964 Print
    1959 Map of Five Corners, 1964 Print
    1959 Five Corners
    1964 Print · USGS
    Ozaukee and Washington Counties are captured in the late fifties as a network of rural farming townships and crossroads communities. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Kirchhayn, Decker Corner, and country schools like South Center Sch or Trinity Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  21. 1960 Map of Madison
    1960 Map of Madison
    1960 Madison
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central and Southern Wisconsin are captured in the late fifties, showing the region as its rail-and-river network matured. Trace the paths of the Soo Line RR or locate family roots near Lake Mendota and Horicon National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1980 Map of Milwaukee, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Milwaukee, 1981 Print
    1980 Milwaukee
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline and Milwaukee's urban sprawl are captured here at the start of the 1980s. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like Graceland Cemetery, educational sites like Milwaukee-Downer College, and the northern rail lines of the Chicago and North Western.

  23. 1984 Map of Oconomowoc, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Oconomowoc, 1985 Print
    1984 Oconomowoc
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wisconsin in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by its glacial heritage and expanding metropolitan corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of lakeside communities like Oconomowoc and Pewaukee, or find established settlements such as Watertown and Beaver Dam.

  24. 1991 Map of Oconomowoc
    1991 Map of Oconomowoc
    1991 Oconomowoc
    1991 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin in the early nineties shows a landscape of glacial lakes and growing suburbs. Trace local history through Aztalan State Park, Carroll College, and the sprawling Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area.

  25. 2022 Map of Five Corners, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Five Corners, 2022 Print
    2022 Five Corners
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Washington and Ozaukee county line area is shown in this 2022 survey, as modern growth meets historic crossroads. Trace the legacy of early settlements at Kirchhayn and find long-standing local landmarks like Saint Marys Cem and the Cedarburg Bog.

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