Old Maps of Burlington, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

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Burlington, WI maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Silver Lake
    1893 Map of Silver Lake
    1893 Silver Lake
    1893 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin at the end of the nineteenth century is a land of emerging rail hubs and numerous glacial lakes. You can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad through Union Grove or explore the water-rich landscape around Silver Lake and Camp Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1893 Map of Geneva
    1893 Map of Geneva
    1893 Geneva
    1893 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin thrived as a rail and lakeside hub in the 1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near Geneva, Slades Corners, and Springfield, or follow the routes of the Wisconsin Central Railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1904 Map of Lake Geneva, 1955 Print
    1904 Map of Lake Geneva, 1955 Print
    1904 Lake Geneva
    1955 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wisconsin at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by its great lakes and a dense network of competing rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early village footprints of Burlington, Genoa Junction, and Spring Prairie along the White River.

  4. 1906 Map of Silver Lake
    1906 Map of Silver Lake
    1906 Silver Lake
    1906 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin at the turn of the century shows a landscape of glacial lakes and critical rail junctions during its peak dairy era. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Union Grove, Salem, and Wilmot alongside the routes of the Wisconsin Central Railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1906 Map of Lake Geneva
    1906 Map of Lake Geneva
    1906 Lake Geneva
    1906 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin's glacial landscape is fully developed as a premier resort and rail hub in the early 1900s. Researchers can trace the early grids of Lake Geneva and Burlington or locate old rail stops at Genoa Junction and Springfield.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Rockford
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and the Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands are captured here in the mid-1950s during a period of robust industrial and agricultural activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era corridors like the Illinois Central RR and locate landmarks from Big Foot Prairie to Lake Geneva.

  7. 1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Rockford
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and southern Wisconsin dairy country are shown here in the mid-fifties as the region's manufacturing centers grew. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western RR and Illinois Central RR through hubs like Rockford and Beloit.

  8. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown here in the mid-twentieth century as rail-dependent industrial towns began to interface with growing lakefront communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Saylesville and Tess Corners or locate historical landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1960 Map of Burlington, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Burlington, 1962 Print
    1960 Burlington
    1962 Print · USGS
    Burlington and the Fox River valley are captured here at the start of the 1960s, showing a busy rail crossroads and manufacturing center. Researchers can trace the early layout of Burlington along with rural landmarks like the German Settlement Ch Cem and the Burlington Airfield.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1960 Map of Silver Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Silver Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Silver Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    Kenosha County in the early sixties is captured here as a landscape of rural schoolhouses and emerging mid-century recreation. Trace the footprint of the Richard Bong Air Force Base (Abandoned) or locate local landmarks like the Great Lakes Dragway and Wilmot Hills Raceway.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1960 Map of Rochester, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Rochester, 1962 Print
    1960 Rochester
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wisconsin's lake country and agricultural plains are shown here in the early sixties, just as the regional landscape was being reshaped by major infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can locate several country schools like Duckett Sch and trace the expansive perimeter of the Richard Bong Air Force Base (Abandoned).
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1960 Map of Lake Geneva, 1963 Print
    1960 Map of Lake Geneva, 1963 Print
    1960 Lake Geneva
    1963 Print · USGS
    In the early 1960s, the Lake Geneva region was a thriving network of rail-connected towns and lakeside retreats. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Oak Hill Cem, Hickory Grove Cem, and crossroads like Slades Corners.

  13. 1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Rockford
    1963 Print · USGS
    The mid-century industrial corridor along the Rock River is shown here during a period of rapid post-war growth. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate local landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot and Holy Hill.

  14. 1980 Map of Lake Geneva, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Lake Geneva, 1981 Print
    1980 Lake Geneva
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin at the start of the eighties reveals a landscape of glacial moraines and established lakefront resorts. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Chicago and North Western RR or locate landmarks such as Yerkes Observatory and East Lawn Cem.

  15. 2010 Map of Burlington, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Burlington, 2010 Print
    2010 Burlington
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Burlington, including Lyons, Spring Prairie, and other nearby areas

  16. 2010 Map of Rochester, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Rochester, 2010 Print
    2010 Rochester
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Burlington, including Waterford, Rochester, and other nearby areas

  17. 2013 Map of Burlington, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Burlington, 2013 Print
    2013 Burlington
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Burlington, including Lyons, Spring Prairie, and other nearby areas

  18. 2013 Map of Rochester, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Rochester, 2013 Print
    2013 Rochester
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Burlington, including Waterford, Rochester, and other nearby areas

  19. 2016 Map of Burlington, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Burlington, 2016 Print
    2016 Burlington
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Burlington, including Lyons, Spring Prairie, and other nearby areas

  20. 2016 Map of Rochester, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Rochester, 2016 Print
    2016 Rochester
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Burlington, including Waterford, Rochester, and other nearby areas

  21. 2018 Map of Burlington, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Burlington, 2018 Print
    2018 Burlington
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Burlington, including Lyons, Spring Prairie, and other nearby areas

  22. 2018 Map of Rochester, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Rochester, 2018 Print
    2018 Rochester
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Burlington, including Waterford, Rochester, and other nearby areas

  23. 2022 Map of Rochester, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Rochester, 2022 Print
    2022 Rochester
    2022 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wisconsin's river corridors and lakeside communities are mapped here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Rochester Cem or the established settlements of Waterford and Rosewood.

  24. 2022 Map of Burlington, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Burlington, 2022 Print
    2022 Burlington
    2022 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wisconsin in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape where river confluences and glacial lakes shaped local development. Genealogists can trace family footprints through sites like the German Settlement Cem, Hudson Cem, and Rochester.

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