Old Maps of Bradford, Wisconsin for Hiking & Exploration

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Bradford, WI 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 1961 Map of Shopiere, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Shopiere, 1964 Print
    1961 Shopiere
    1964 Print · USGS
    Rock County's rural landscape meets the growing industrial edge of Beloit in the early sixties. Genealogists can trace family roots through several country schools like Schuster Sch and old burial grounds including Turtle Cem and Clinton Corners Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 1961 Map of Janesville East, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Janesville East, 1964 Print
    1961 Janesville East
    1964 Print · USGS
    Janesville and the surrounding Rock County townships show a vibrant mid-century mix of railroad industry and rural school districts. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Harmony Sch, find the Mount Zion Cem, and locate the old Drive-in Theater.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1961 Map of Clinton, 1977 Print
    1961 Map of Clinton, 1977 Print
    1961 Clinton
    1977 Print · USGS
    Clinton and the surrounding townships are captured in the mid-twentieth century as a vital rail-and-farming corridor near the Illinois border. Trace family history at Jefferson Prairie Cem or follow the historic routes of the North Western railroad through Allens Grove.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 2010 Map of Janesville East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Janesville East, 2010 Print
    2010 Janesville East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Eastern Janesville and the surrounding Rock County countryside are captured here during a period of suburban growth and agricultural stability. Genealogists and local historians can locate Mount Zion Cemetery, the crossroads at Six Corners, and the historic settlement of Emerald Grove.

  13. 2010 Map of Shopiere, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Shopiere, 2010 Print
    2010 Shopiere
    2010 Print · USGS
    Near Beloit at the start of the 2010s, this landscape shows the intersection of suburban growth and long-held family agricultural lands. Researchers can locate Turtle Cemetery, the Shopiere Dam on Turtle Creek, and rural centers like Porters and Tiffany.

  14. 2010 Map of Clinton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Clinton, 2010 Print
    2010 Clinton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Clinton and the hamlet of Allens Grove are shown during a period of modern agricultural stability in southern Wisconsin. Researchers can locate family plots at Clinton Cemetery and Saint Catherine Cemetery or trace the winding course of Turtle Creek.

  15. 2010 Map of Avalon, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Avalon, 2010 Print
    2010 Avalon
    2010 Print · USGS
    Rock County's rural townships and prairie settlements are documented here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace family histories through Johnstown Cemetery and Fairfield Cemetery, while following the paths of Spring Brook and Turtle Creek.

  16. 2013 Map of Shopiere, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Shopiere, 2013 Print
    2013 Shopiere
    2013 Print · USGS
    The rural stretches of Rock County come into focus in the early 2010s as suburban growth meets long-standing agricultural roots. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks and local hubs like Shopiere, Tiffany, and Melin Farms Airport along the banks of Turtle Creek.

  17. 2013 Map of Avalon, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Avalon, 2013 Print
    2013 Avalon
    2013 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin farmland is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring rural layout around Richmond and Avalon. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Johnstown Center, Fairfield, and the waters of Turtle Creek.

  18. 2013 Map of Clinton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Clinton, 2013 Print
    2013 Clinton
    2013 Print · USGS
    In the early twenty-first century, the village of Clinton stood as a settled agricultural and transit hub in Rock County. Researchers can trace local infrastructure and watercourse patterns near Allens Grove, Bardwell, and the Clinton Water Works.

  19. 2013 Map of Janesville East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Janesville East, 2013 Print
    2013 Janesville East
    2013 Print · USGS
    The eastern edges of Janesville meet the rolling farm country of Rock County in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the path of the Ice Age Natl Scenic Trl or locate family land at O'Leary Farms and Emerald Grove.

  20. 2016 Map of Clinton, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Clinton, 2016 Print
    2016 Clinton
    2016 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin farmland and the community of Clinton are captured here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape defined by prairie creeks and rural townships. Genealogists can locate Clinton Cem or Saint Catherine Cem, while tracing local landmarks like Melin Farms Airport.

  21. 2016 Map of Shopiere, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Shopiere, 2016 Print
    2016 Shopiere
    2016 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin at the turn of the 21st century reveals a landscape where the expanding edge of BELOIT meets established rural hamlets. Family historians can locate several burial grounds like Turtle Cem and trace the paths of Turtle Creek and Spring Brook.

  22. 2016 Map of Janesville East, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Janesville East, 2016 Print
    2016 Janesville East
    2016 Print · USGS
    Janesville's eastern outskirts and the rural crossroads of Rock County are captured here in the mid-2010s. Trace the path of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail or locate historical burial grounds like Mount Zion Cem and Emerald Grove Cem.

  23. 2016 Map of Avalon, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Avalon, 2016 Print
    2016 Avalon
    2016 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin farmland is meticulously detailed in the mid-2010s at the intersection of Rock and Walworth counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Fairfield, Johnstown Center, and the Bradford Cem.

  24. 2018 Map of Avalon, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Avalon, 2018 Print
    2018 Avalon
    2018 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin farmland near the Rock and Walworth county line remains defined by its historic crossroads and prairie creeks. Genealogists can trace local roots through the Johnstown Cem, Bradford Cem, and the small settlement of Fairfield.

  25. 2018 Map of Janesville East, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Janesville East, 2018 Print
    2018 Janesville East
    2018 Print · USGS
    Janesville was experiencing significant eastern growth toward the end of the 2010s as suburban developments reached into Rock County's rural outskirts. Researchers can locate specific family plots at Mount Zion Cem or trace the drainage of Spring Brook through the city's modern street grid.

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