Old Maps of Spring Valley, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

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Spring Valley, WI maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Janesville, 1956 Print
    1891 Map of Janesville, 1956 Print
    1891 Janesville
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Rock River corridor in the 1890s appears as a burgeoning industrial landscape anchored by the rail hubs of Janesville and Beloit. Genealogists and historians can trace old property sites near Hanover, Afton, and the early settlements of Stevens and Fellows.

  2. 1893 Map of Janesville
    1893 Map of Janesville
    1893 Janesville
    1893 Print · USGS
    Rock County at the close of the nineteenth century is a bustling hub of rail activity and river commerce. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early city footprints of Janesville and Beloit or locate vanished rural stops like Fellows and Stevens.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1893 Map of Brodhead
    1893 Map of Brodhead
    1893 Brodhead
    1893 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin is captured in the late nineteenth century as rail lines and river valleys shaped the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace early village sites like Brodhead, Magnolia Station, and Orford along the Chicago Milwaukee and Saint Paul Railroad.
    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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 1962 Map of Newark, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Newark, 1964 Print
    1962 Newark
    1964 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Rock County come to life in the early sixties, showing the agricultural heart of Spring Valley and Newark. Trace family roots through sites like Luther Valley Ch, Maple Grove Cem, and several local schoolhouses.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1962 Map of Janesville, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Janesville, 1964 Print
    1962 Janesville
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley flourished in the early sixties as industrial centers like Janesville and Beloit expanded. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots through landmarks like Luther Valley Ch, Newark Cem, and the vanished schoolhouses of Plymouth township.

  9. 1962 Map of Footville, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Footville, 1964 Print
    1962 Footville
    1964 Print · USGS
    Agricultural Rock County is captured in the early sixties as a bustling rail corridor defined by the crossing of major lines. Genealogists and local historians can locate early rural landmarks like Red Brick Sch, Grove Cem, and the settlement at Hanover.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1962 Map of Brodhead East, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Brodhead East, 1964 Print
    1962 Brodhead East
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin dairy country and the Rock County borderlands come to life in this early 1960s survey. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad or locate local landmarks like Barr Sch and Greenwood Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1962 Map of Orfordville, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Orfordville, 1964 Print
    1962 Orfordville
    1964 Print · USGS
    Rock County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early sixties, showing the rail-dependent villages of Orfordville and Brodhead. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks such as West Magnolia Cemetery, Scotch Hill Cemetery, and the old rail junction at Cainville.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1962 Map of Brodhead, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Brodhead, 1964 Print
    1962 Brodhead
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin at the start of the sixties reveals a thriving network of rail-side towns and river valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Greenwood Cem, locate the Peebles Sch, or follow the old Chicago and North Western line.
    2 unique versions available

  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. 1981 Map of Monroe
    1981 Map of Monroe
    1981 Monroe
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin and the Illinois borderlands come into focus in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape defined by dairy farming and river valleys. Genealogists can trace family roots through historic hubs like Monroe, Stoughton, and Brodhead, or locate regional landmarks such as Yellowstone Lake and the Sugar River.

  15. 2022 Map of Orfordville, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Orfordville, 2022 Print
    2022 Orfordville
    2022 Print · USGS
    The rolling agricultural border of Rock and Green Counties comes into focus in this recent survey. Researchers can trace rural landmarks from Orfordville to Magnolia, including Scotch Hill Cemetery and Calvary Cemetery.

  16. 2022 Map of Brodhead East, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Brodhead East, 2022 Print
    2022 Brodhead East
    2022 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's southern borderlands near the Illinois line are shown here as a landscape of rural crossroads and river valleys in the early 2020s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Greenwood Cem or follow the winding course of the Sugar River.

  17. 2022 Map of Newark, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Newark, 2022 Print
    2022 Newark
    2022 Print · USGS
    In the fertile countryside of Rock County, this recent survey illustrates the rural heritage of the area south of Orfordville. Genealogists and historians can trace local family landmarks through the Maple Grove Cem, Newark Cem, and the winding banks of Raccoon Cr.

  18. 2022 Map of Footville, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Footville, 2022 Print
    2022 Footville
    2022 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin farmland is mapped in detail during the early 2020s, showing the agricultural heart of Rock County. Local historians can trace family roots through sites like Bethel Cemetery or explore the settlements of Footville and Hanover.

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