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Old Maps of Sterling, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 36 historic maps of Sterling. 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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Sterling, WI maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Rush City
    1950 Map of Rush City
    1950 Rush City
    1950 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix River valley in the late 1940s reveals a quiet borderland where timber and rail infrastructure meet rural crossroads. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life at Indian Cem, the Rush City Ferry, and the Logging RR.
  4. 1951 Map of Milltown
    1951 Map of Milltown
    1951 Milltown
    1951 Print · USGS
    Polk County at the close of the 1940s reveals a dense network of rural schoolhouses and lakeside settlements. Trace the history of small communities like West Denmark and Cushing, or locate ancestral sites like Bethany Ch and Union Cem.
  7. 1953 Map of Stillwater, 1980 Print
    1953 Map of Stillwater, 1980 Print
    1953 Stillwater
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are captured in this mid-century survey as the interstate era began to transform the Upper Midwest. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river geography of Stillwater, locate landmarks in Anoka, or explore the sprawling St Croix State Park.
  10. 1955 Map of Rush City, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Rush City, 1957 Print
    1955 Rush City
    1957 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix River valley in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape of railroad towns and riverside settlements. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Swedish Cem, Pleasant Prairie Ch, and the Indian Cem.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1955 Map of Milltown, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Milltown, 1957 Print
    1955 Milltown
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Wisconsin’s lake country is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by small-scale dairy farming and glacial geography. Genealogists can locate numerous rural schoolhouses and country churches like Bethany Ch, North Valley Ch, and Alabama Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1955 Map of Stillwater, 1965 Print
    1955 Map of Stillwater, 1965 Print
    1955 Stillwater
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Upper St. Croix Valley and the growing Twin Cities area are shown here during the mid-fifties, before the interstate era transformed the regional commute. You can trace the lines of the Northern Pacific RR through towns like Rush City or locate the Saint Croix Indian Reservation.
  19. 1958 Map of Stillwater
    1958 Map of Stillwater
    1958 Stillwater
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Upper Mississippi and St. Croix River valleys appear in the mid-fifties as the Twin Cities expanded north. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Oak Park Cem, Saint Michael Church, and the Soo Line RR rail corridors.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1965 Map of Stillwater
    1965 Map of Stillwater
    1965 Stillwater
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are mapped here during a period of significant post-war growth and industrial transit. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Northern Pacific RR through towns such as Rush City, Amery, and Balsam Lake.
  25. 1974 Map of Milltown NW, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Milltown NW, 1976 Print
    1974 Milltown NW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Burnett County lands are captured in sharp detail in the mid-1970s, showing the precise intersection of Wisconsin timber and farmland. Local historians and land researchers can trace property boundaries and farmstead footprints near the settlement of Trade River.
  28. 1974 Map of Milltown SW, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Milltown SW, 1976 Print
    1974 Milltown SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's rural dairy and timber lands are captured in photographic detail in the mid-1970s. Trace the winding St Croix River and locate the small rural center of Cushing amidst a landscape of glacial lakes and farmsteads.
  31. 1975 Map of Stillwater
    1975 Map of Stillwater
    1975 Stillwater
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the urban growth of Minneapolis and St Paul. Researchers can trace old rail corridors of the Northern Pacific RR and locate tribal lands at the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1983 Map of Cushing
    1983 Map of Cushing
    1983 Cushing
    1983 Print · USGS
    Polk County at the start of the 1980s shows a landscape defined by the protected St. Croix riverfront and numerous glacial lakes. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites and landmarks like Cushing, the Nevers Dam Site, and Eureka Center.
  37. 1983 Map of Trade River
    1983 Map of Trade River
    1983 Trade River
    1983 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the borderlands of Burnett and Polk Counties were defined by the managed waters of the Fish Lake State Wildlife Area and the winding Trade River. Local researchers can find family landmarks and rural heritage sites such as St Olaf Cem, Bethany Ch, and the settlement of Branstad.
  40. 1983 Map of Sunrise, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Sunrise, 1984 Print
    1983 Sunrise
    1984 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix Valley straddles the Minnesota-Wisconsin border in the early eighties, where the river remains the central artery of the landscape. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade near Sunrise or locate the Old Settlers Cem tucked away near Cowan Creek.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1983 Map of Rush City, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Rush City, 1984 Print
    1983 Rush City
    1984 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix River valley in the early 1980s shows a mix of established rail towns and protected state forests. Genealogists can locate family names at Taylor Cem and Sacred Heart Cem, or trace the path of the Old Military Road.
  46. 1983 Map of North Branch, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of North Branch, 1984 Print
    1983 North Branch
    1984 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix River valley in the early 1980s reveals a landscape of protected forests and riverfront alongside growing Minnesota townships. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Oak Grove Cem and Mission Covenant Cem or follow the Burlington Northern rail line.
  49. 1983 Map of Randall, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Randall, 1984 Print
    1983 Randall
    1984 Print · USGS
    The St Croix River corridor and the wetlands of Burnett County are captured here in the early 1980s. Researchers can locate community landmarks like Pleasant Prairie Ch, the Sunrise Ferry Riverway, and the Lookout Tower.
  52. 1985 Map of Grantsburg
    1985 Map of Grantsburg
    1985 Grantsburg
    1985 Print · USGS
    The river borderlands of Minnesota and Wisconsin come alive in the mid-1980s, showcasing the intricate water networks and forest preserves of Burnett and Pine counties. Trace the rail lines of the Soo Line or find rural landmarks like Trade Lake Ch and Hildas Corner.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 2010 Map of North Branch, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of North Branch, 2010 Print
    2010 North Branch
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including North Branch, Harris, and other nearby areas
  58. 2010 Map of Sunrise, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Sunrise, 2010 Print
    2010 Sunrise
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Sunrise, Eureka, and other nearby areas
  61. 2010 Map of Rush City, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Rush City, 2010 Print
    2010 Rush City
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Rush City, Rock Creek, and other nearby areas
  64. 2013 Map of Rush City, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Rush City, 2013 Print
    2013 Rush City
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Rush City, Rock Creek, and other nearby areas
  67. 2013 Map of Sunrise, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Sunrise, 2013 Print
    2013 Sunrise
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Sunrise, Eureka, and other nearby areas
  70. 2013 Map of North Branch, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of North Branch, 2013 Print
    2013 North Branch
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including North Branch, Harris, and other nearby areas
  73. 2016 Map of North Branch, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of North Branch, 2016 Print
    2016 North Branch
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including North Branch, Harris, and other nearby areas
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