Old Maps of River Falls, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

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River Falls, WI maps

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  1. 1946 Map of River Falls, 1968 Print
    1946 Map of River Falls, 1968 Print
    1946 River Falls
    1968 Print · USGS
    Pierce and St. Croix counties come alive in the mid-1940s, centered on the river-fed hub of River Falls. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of rural schoolhouses and country churches, including Cherma Ch, Lafette Sch, and Glover.

  2. 1949 Map of River Falls
    1949 Map of River Falls
    1949 River Falls
    1949 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix and Pierce County borderlands near the late 1940s reveal a landscape of tight-knit rural communities and bustling riverside towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of local landmarks like Cherma Ch, Warren Cem, and the Nineteen Hundred Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 1974 Map of River Falls East, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of River Falls East, 1977 Print
    1974 River Falls East
    1977 Print · USGS
    Pierce County and the eastern edges of the Kinnickinnic Valley are captured in the mid-seventies just as the university campus was expanding. Researchers can trace rural life through the Old Railroad Grade, St Bridget Cem, and the remote Thurston Hill.

  6. 1974 Map of River Falls West, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of River Falls West, 1977 Print
    1974 River Falls West
    1977 Print · USGS
    The bluffs and river valleys of Pierce County are captured here in the mid-seventies as River Falls expands westward. Genealogists and local historians can locate early cemeteries like Mann Valley Cem and landmarks such as the Townhall and West Side Sch.

  7. 1974 Map of Northline, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Northline, 1977 Print
    1974 Northline
    1977 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix River valley in the mid-seventies shows a bustling riverfront community where the Chicago and North Western rail lines converge. Researchers can trace the path of the Stage Line Road or locate historic sites like St Patrick Cem and Rock Sch.

  8. 1974 Map of Roberts, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Roberts, 1977 Print
    1974 Roberts
    1977 Print · USGS
    Roberts and the surrounding St. Croix County countryside are captured here in the mid-seventies as the village expanded along the Chicago and North Western rail line. Genealogists and local historians can locate family plots at Warren Cemetery or trace the winding waters of Ted Nye Creek and the South Branch Kinnickinnic River.

  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 Roberts, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Roberts, 2010 Print
    2010 Roberts
    2010 Print · USGS
    The village of Roberts and its surrounding St. Croix County countryside are shown here in the early twenty-first century as the area transitioned from rural farmland to a commuter-linked community. Researchers can locate family burial sites at Warren Cemetery and Kinnickinnic Cemetery or trace the many branches of the Kinnickinnic River.

  12. 2010 Map of Northline, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Northline, 2010 Print
    2010 Northline
    2010 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix Valley and the western edges of Wisconsin are captured here in the early twenty-first century as suburban growth meets rural heritage. Researchers can trace land use from the University of Wisconsin Farm to local burial grounds like German Settlement Cemetery.

  13. 2010 Map of River Falls East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of River Falls East, 2010 Print
    2010 River Falls East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Pierce County’s eastern agricultural landscape and the academic heart of the region are shown here as they appeared in the early 21st century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grounds of the University of Wisconsin River Falls, locate burials at Thurston Hill Cemetery, and explore the river-carved terrain of the Trimbelle River near Beldenville.

  14. 2010 Map of River Falls West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of River Falls West, 2010 Print
    2010 River Falls West
    2010 Print · USGS
    The western edges of River Falls and the rural communities of Mann Valley are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace local lineage and land use through sites like Greenwood Valley Cemetery and the hydroelectric Junction Falls Dam.

  15. 2013 Map of Roberts, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Roberts, 2013 Print
    2013 Roberts
    2013 Print · USGS
    St. Croix County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape of growing rural residential development and agricultural roots. Local historians can trace the paths of the Kinnickinnic River and its tributaries or locate properties near Twin Lakes and the village of Roberts.

  16. 2013 Map of Northline, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Northline, 2013 Print
    2013 Northline
    2013 Print · USGS
    The eastern shores of Lake Saint Croix and the growing hub of Northline are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the development of Sono Junction and locate the University of Wisconsin Farm.

  17. 2013 Map of River Falls West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of River Falls West, 2013 Print
    2013 River Falls West
    2013 Print · USGS
    The rural outskirts of River Falls are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the transition from agricultural land to residential growth. Researchers can trace the path of the Kinnickinnic River through Mann Valley and identify local landmarks like Melander Hill.

  18. 2013 Map of River Falls East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of River Falls East, 2013 Print
    2013 River Falls East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Pierce County farm country is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the rural interface east of the city. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land along the Trimbelle River, locate the Beldenville settlement, and find the University of Wisconsin - River Falls Farm Number 1.

  19. 2015 Map of Roberts, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Roberts, 2015 Print
    2015 Roberts
    2015 Print · USGS
    Explore the rural landscape of St. Croix County in the mid-2010s, where small-town life centers around the river valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Warren Cem or follow the path of the Kinnickinnic River past Roberts.

  20. 2015 Map of River Falls West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of River Falls West, 2015 Print
    2015 River Falls West
    2015 Print · USGS
    Western River Falls and the fertile valleys of Pierce and St. Croix Counties are captured here during a period of modern expansion. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites like Mann Valley Cem and trace the paths of Clifton Hollow and the Kinnickinnic River.

  21. 2015 Map of Northline, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Northline, 2015 Print
    2015 Northline
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin shoreline near Hudson and the St. Croix River are captured here in the mid-2010s. Researchers can locate several burial grounds like Old Willow River Cem and the German Settlement Cem while tracing the rural bypasses near Sono Junction.

  22. 2015 Map of River Falls East, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of River Falls East, 2015 Print
    2015 River Falls East
    2015 Print · USGS
    River Falls and the surrounding Pierce County farmland are captured here in the mid-2010s, showing the intersection of academic growth and rural heritage. Researchers can trace local genealogy through the Greenwood Cem and Beldenville Cem or locate the historic campus of the Univ of Wisconsin-River Falls.

  23. 2018 Map of River Falls East, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of River Falls East, 2018 Print
    2018 River Falls East
    2018 Print · USGS
    The eastern edges of River Falls and the rural landscape toward Beldenville are shown here during the late twenty-teens. Researchers can trace land use patterns and local family history through sites like Greenwood Cem, Thurston Hill Cem, and the Trimbelle River valley.

  24. 2018 Map of Northline, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Northline, 2018 Print
    2018 Northline
    2018 Print · USGS
    Western Saint Croix County is shown here in the late 2010s as it balances its riverfront heritage with modern growth. Researchers can find numerous family and community landmarks, from Old Willow River Cem to the rural German Settlement Cem and the rail-oriented Sono Junction.

  25. 2018 Map of River Falls West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of River Falls West, 2018 Print
    2018 River Falls West
    2018 Print · USGS
    Western Wisconsin at the edge of the driftless area is documented here during the late twenty-teens as the landscape transitions from the River Falls suburbs to rural coulees. Researchers can trace family history through the Mann Valley Cem or locate physical landmarks like Ashbaugh Mound and Big River.

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