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Old Maps of Fairfield, Bradford for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Fairfield. 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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Fairfield, Bradford maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Shopiere
    1893 Map of Shopiere
    1893 Shopiere
    1893 Print · USGS
    Rock County's rural landscape is captured here in the 1890s, when steam rail dominated the local economy and travel. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early footprints of Clinton Junction, the winding path of Turtle Creek, and small rural centers like Emerald Grove.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 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.
  10. 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
  13. 1961 Map of Avalon, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Avalon, 1964 Print
    1961 Avalon
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Rock County remains a landscape of traditional family farms and quiet crossroads in the early 1960s. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as North Johnstown Cem and Ritters Corners Sch, or trace the rail corridor through Avalon.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1961 Map of Shopiere, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Shopiere, 1964 Print
    1961 Shopiere
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southeast Rock County comes to life in the early sixties, showing the vital rail junctions and agricultural townships surrounding Shopiere. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Mount Zion Cemetery, Bradford School, and the early Turtle Landing Field.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 2022 Map of Avalon, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Avalon, 2022 Print
    2022 Avalon
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Rock and Walworth county line comes into focus in this contemporary study of rural Wisconsin townships. Genealogists can trace family names and burial sites at Old Johnstown Cem and Fairfield Cem or follow the waters of Turtle Creek.
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