Old Maps of Prescott, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 16 historic maps of Prescott. 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 Prescott.


Prescott, WI maps

(16)
  1. 1946 Map of Hudson, 1954 Print
    1946 Map of Hudson, 1954 Print
    1946 Hudson
    1954 Print · USGS
    The riverfront communities of the St. Croix Valley are captured here just after the war, showing the distinct border towns of Wisconsin. Genealogists and local historians can trace the streets and benchmarks of Hudson, North Hudson, and Prescott.

  2. 1949 Map of Hudson
    1949 Map of Hudson
    1949 Hudson
    1949 Print · USGS
    The riverfront communities of St. Croix and Pierce counties are captured here in the late 1940s as the rail-and-river economy flourished. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha line through Hudson and down to the river junction at Prescott.

  3. 1951 Map of Prescott
    1951 Map of Prescott
    1951 Prescott
    1951 Print · USGS
    The river confluence at the Minnesota-Wisconsin border in the early fifties shows a landscape of busy waterways and rural school districts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Johnson Cem and Barkley Sch near the Kinnickinnic River bluffs.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Saint Paul, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Saint Paul, 1964 Print
    1953 Saint Paul
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the Mississippi River valley are captured here at a mid-century turning point. Trace the early growth of Minneapolis and Saint Paul alongside landmarks like Lake Minnetonka and the St Croix River.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1957 Map of Hastings, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Hastings, 1959 Print
    1957 Hastings
    1959 Print · USGS
    Dakota County and the Mississippi riverfront appear in the late fifties as a hub of rail transit and agricultural industry. Genealogists and researchers can locate landmarks like St Lukes Cem, the Mineral Springs Sanatorium, and the tracks of the Chicago Great Western.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1959 Map of Saint Paul
    1959 Map of Saint Paul
    1959 Saint Paul
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and southeastern Minnesota appear here in the late fifties, showing the peak of the rail era and post-war suburban growth. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Lake Minnetonka, the Univ Of Minn Rosemount Research Center, or the growing neighborhoods of Richfield.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1967 Map of Prescott, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Prescott, 1969 Print
    1967 Prescott
    1969 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers is captured here in the late sixties, highlighting the border towns of Prescott and Point Douglas. Researchers can trace genealogical landmarks like Evergreen Cemetery and family-named features like Starks Mound.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1974 Map of Hastings, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Hastings, 1978 Print
    1974 Hastings
    1978 Print · USGS
    The riverfront communities of Hastings and Prescott are shown in detail during the mid-seventies as they grew along the Mississippi and Vermillion rivers. Genealogists and local researchers can locate numerous historic sites, from the State Hospital Cem and St Boniface Ch to the OLD RAILROAD GRADE and local town halls.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1985 Map of Hastings
    1985 Map of Hastings
    1985 Hastings
    1985 Print · USGS
    The river valleys of the St. Croix and Mississippi dominate this mid-eighties landscape as they border Minnesota and Wisconsin. You can trace the boundaries of the Prairie Island Indian Res, find the old rail alignments of the SOO LINE, and locate remote bluffs like Rattlesnake Point.

  10. 1990 Map of Hastings, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Hastings, 1991 Print
    1990 Hastings
    1991 Print · USGS
    The river confluence at Hastings and Prescott is captured here in the final decade of the twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by the Mississippi River and St Croix River. Genealogists and historians can trace rail corridors like the Soo RR and find smaller settlements such as Miesville, Wacouta, and Diamond Bluff.

  11. 2010 Map of Hastings, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hastings, 2010 Print
    2010 Hastings
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Prescott, including Hastings, Oak Grove, and other nearby areas

  12. 2013 Map of Hastings, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Hastings, 2013 Print
    2013 Hastings
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Prescott, including Hastings, Oak Grove, and other nearby areas

  13. 2016 Map of Hastings, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Hastings, 2016 Print
    2016 Hastings
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Prescott, including Hastings, Oak Grove, and other nearby areas

  14. 2019 Map of Hastings, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Hastings, 2019 Print
    2019 Hastings
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Prescott, including Hastings, Oak Grove, and other nearby areas

  15. 2022 Map of Prescott, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Prescott, 2022 Print
    2022 Prescott
    2022 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Mississippi and Saint Croix rivers comes to life in this modern survey of the Wisconsin-Minnesota border. Researchers can trace land use from Afton State Park down to Prescott, pinpointing old cemeteries like Evergreen Cem and Johnson Cem.

  16. 2022 Map of Hastings, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Hastings, 2022 Print
    2022 Hastings
    2022 Print · USGS
    Hastings and the river confluence at the Minnesota-Wisconsin border are detailed here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace numerous local burial sites like Soldiers and Sailors Cem or Marsh Cem, and locate small airfields such as Sandy Flats Airport.

End of results
Showing maps 1-16 of 16

Top cities near Prescott

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Prescott?
  • What is the oldest map of Prescott?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Prescott for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Prescott?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Prescott?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Prescott?
  • Where are historical maps of Prescott sourced from?