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Old Maps of Port Washington, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

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Port Washington, WI maps

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  1. 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. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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 Port Washington East, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Port Washington East, 1960 Print
    1958 Port Washington East
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline of Ozaukee County comes into focus during the late fifties, showing the busy harbor and rail network of the era. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western through Belgium and Knellsville or locate the lakeside Lighthouse.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1959 Map of Port Washington West, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Port Washington West, 1960 Print
    1959 Port Washington West
    1960 Print · USGS
    Ozaukee County in the late fifties reveals a landscape of river-bend hamlets and busy rail corridors before the height of modern suburbanization. Trace local family roots at Holden Cem, locate the old Grandview Sch, or study the industrial footprint of Saukville and Fredonia.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 2010 Map of Port Washington East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Port Washington East, 2010 Print
    2010 Port Washington East
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline of Ozaukee County comes into focus in the early 21st century, showing the established city of Port Washington and its northern neighbors. Researchers can trace the harbor landmarks at South Pier Light and locate rural hamlets like Decker and Lake Church.
  31. 2010 Map of Cedarburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Cedarburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Cedarburg
    2010 Print · USGS
    Ozaukee County’s lakefront and river corridors are captured here in the early twenty-first century as suburban growth surrounds historical milling centers. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Old Settlers Rest Cemetery and legacy sites like Evergreen Stock Farm.
  34. 2010 Map of Port Washington West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Port Washington West, 2010 Print
    2010 Port Washington West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Ozaukee County’s rural and residential landscape is captured here during a decade of growth west of Lake Michigan. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Katarina Cemetery or Holden Cemetery and locate landmarks like the Waubeka Dam.
  37. 2010 Map of Cedarburg OE E, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Cedarburg OE E, 2010 Print
    2010 Cedarburg OE E
    2010 Print · USGS
    Off the coast of Port Washington during the early 2010s, this specialized survey captures the expanse of Lake Michigan. Researchers can use this map to establish the contemporary maritime boundaries and hydrographic data for this section of the Wisconsin shoreline.
  40. 2013 Map of Port Washington West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Port Washington West, 2013 Print
    2013 Port Washington West
    2013 Print · USGS
    Ozaukee County's river-valley settlements are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring layout of historic river towns. Researchers can trace the corridors connecting Saukville, Fredonia, and Waubeka while locating landmarks like the Ozaukee Airport.
  43. 2013 Map of Cedarburg, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Cedarburg, 2013 Print
    2013 Cedarburg
    2013 Print · USGS
    Ozaukee County's rural and residential landscape is captured here in the early 2010s as it borders the Lake Michigan shore. Researchers can trace historical land use through family-named sites like Dudley Farm and locate regional hubs such as the Ozaukee County Fairgrounds.
  46. 2013 Map of Port Washington East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Port Washington East, 2013 Print
    2013 Port Washington East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Coastal Ozaukee County appears in the early twenty-first century as a blend of traditional inland farming communities and growing lakefront developments. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprints of Belgium, Lake Church, and Knellsville alongside the winding paths of Sauk Trail Rd and Sucker Cr.
  49. 2013 Map of Cedarburg OE E, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Cedarburg OE E, 2013 Print
    2013 Cedarburg OE E
    2013 Print · USGS
    The waters off the Ozaukee County coast take center stage in this early twenty-first-century maritime survey. This specialized sheet allows researchers and mariners to focus exclusively on the vast expanse of Lake Michigan east of Port Washington.
  52. 2016 Map of Port Washington West, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Port Washington West, 2016 Print
    2016 Port Washington West
    2016 Print · USGS
    Ozaukee County’s river valleys and glacial wetlands are well-defined in this 2010s survey of the Lake Michigan hinterland. Local historians can trace established town centers and rural burial sites like the Norwegian Cem, Holden Cem, and Waubeka Union Cem.
  55. 2016 Map of Cedarburg, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Cedarburg, 2016 Print
    2016 Cedarburg
    2016 Print · USGS
    Ozaukee County’s river towns and lakefront come into focus in the mid-2010s as the area balances its industrial roots with suburban growth. Researchers can trace family history at Old Settlers Rest Cem or locate local landmarks like the Grafton Millpond and SSS Aerodrome.
  58. 2016 Map of Cedarburg OE E, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Cedarburg OE E, 2016 Print
    2016 Cedarburg OE E
    2016 Print · USGS
    Off the coast of Port Washington in the mid-2010s, this survey focuses on the maritime expanse of the Great Lakes region. Researchers and maritime historians can reference this sheet for precise coordinates and the expansive reach of Lake Michigan.
  61. 2016 Map of Port Washington East, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Port Washington East, 2016 Print
    2016 Port Washington East
    2016 Print · USGS
    Coastal Ozaukee County comes into focus in the mid-2010s as the suburbs of Port Washington stretch northward. Genealogists and local historians can trace the connection between established centers like Belgium and smaller locales such as Knellsville or Lake Church.
  64. 2018 Map of Cedarburg OE E, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Cedarburg OE E, 2018 Print
    2018 Cedarburg OE E
    2018 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline of Ozaukee County appears in clear detail in this 2018 survey. Maritime researchers and local historians can trace the coastal waters adjacent to Port Washington along the expanse of Lake Michigan.
  67. 2018 Map of Port Washington West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Port Washington West, 2018 Print
    2018 Port Washington West
    2018 Print · USGS
    Ozaukee County’s river valleys and prairie lands are captured here in the late twenty-teens as they surround the western approach to the lakefront. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries and small crossroads like Holy Cross, Waubeka, and the significant Cedarburg Bog.
  70. 2018 Map of Cedarburg, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Cedarburg, 2018 Print
    2018 Cedarburg
    2018 Print · USGS
    Ozaukee County’s river-fed corridor is shown in detail during its modern period of growth between the lakeshore and the bog. Researchers can trace local heritage through several historic cemeteries and small settlements like Hamilton, Ulao, and Zur Ruhe Cem.
  73. 2018 Map of Port Washington East, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Port Washington East, 2018 Print
    2018 Port Washington East
    2018 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline of Ozaukee County is captured here in the late 2010s as it balances its maritime heritage with inland growth. Researchers can trace the development of Port Washington and locate smaller historic hamlets like Belgium, Lake Church, and Knellsville.
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