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Bradford, WI maps
(31)- 1893 Map of Shopiere
1893 Shopiere1893 Print · USGSRock 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 - 1954 Map of Rockford
1954 Rockford1954 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1955 Map of Rockford
1955 Rockford1955 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
1958 Rockford1974 Print · USGSNorthern 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 - 1961 Map of Avalon, 1964 Print
1961 Avalon1964 Print · USGSSoutheastern 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 - 1961 Map of Shopiere, 1964 Print
1961 Shopiere1964 Print · USGSRock 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 - 1961 Map of Shopiere, 1964 Print
1961 Shopiere1964 Print · USGSSoutheast 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 - 1961 Map of Janesville East, 1964 Print
1961 Janesville East1964 Print · USGSJanesville 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 - 1961 Map of Clinton, 1977 Print
1961 Clinton1977 Print · USGSClinton 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. - 1963 Map of Rockford
1963 Rockford1963 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1980 Map of Lake Geneva, 1981 Print
1980 Lake Geneva1981 Print · USGSSoutheastern 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. - 2010 Map of Janesville East, 2010 Print
2010 Janesville East2010 Print · USGSEastern 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. - 2010 Map of Shopiere, 2010 Print
2010 Shopiere2010 Print · USGSNear 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. - 2010 Map of Clinton, 2010 Print
2010 Clinton2010 Print · USGSClinton 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. - 2010 Map of Avalon, 2010 Print
2010 Avalon2010 Print · USGSRock 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. - 2013 Map of Shopiere, 2013 Print
2013 Shopiere2013 Print · USGSThe 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. - 2013 Map of Avalon, 2013 Print
2013 Avalon2013 Print · USGSSouthern 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. - 2013 Map of Clinton, 2013 Print
2013 Clinton2013 Print · USGSIn 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. - 2013 Map of Janesville East, 2013 Print
2013 Janesville East2013 Print · USGSThe 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. - 2016 Map of Clinton, 2016 Print
2016 Clinton2016 Print · USGSSouthern 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. - 2016 Map of Shopiere, 2016 Print
2016 Shopiere2016 Print · USGSSouthern 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. - 2016 Map of Janesville East, 2016 Print
2016 Janesville East2016 Print · USGSJanesville'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. - 2016 Map of Avalon, 2016 Print
2016 Avalon2016 Print · USGSSouthern 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. - 2018 Map of Avalon, 2018 Print
2018 Avalon2018 Print · USGSSouthern 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. - 2018 Map of Janesville East, 2018 Print
2018 Janesville East2018 Print · USGSJanesville 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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