Old Maps of Baraboo, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

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Baraboo, WI maps

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  1. 1895 Map of Baraboo
    1895 Map of Baraboo
    1895 Baraboo
    1895 Print · USGS
    Sauk and Columbia counties meet along the winding river corridor during this late Victorian era of rail expansion and river commerce. Genealogists and local historians can trace old homesteads and rail stops through Merrimac, Okee, and Lodi while exploring the early footprints of Baraboo.
    9 unique versions available

  2. 1901 Map of Denzer
    1901 Map of Denzer
    1901 Denzer
    1901 Print · USGS
    Sauk County at the turn of the century shows a landscape of narrow valleys and early rail corridors along the Baraboo River. Researchers can trace old crossroads like Pains Corners and Lodi Mill or find landmarks like Pewits Nest.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 1901 Map of The Dells
    1901 Map of The Dells
    1901 The Dells
    1901 Print · USGS
    Sauk County and the Wisconsin River Dells were already becoming a destination at the turn of the century. Trace the early rail lines and river landmarks like Mirror Lake, Kilbourn, and the distinctive Elephants Back.
    6 unique versions available

  4. 1902 Map of Briggsville
    1902 Map of Briggsville
    1902 Briggsville
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin River valley at the turn of the century shows a landscape of river-and-rail industry. Trace the early township developments of Lewiston and Douglas, or locate original landmarks like the Levee and Big Spring.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1908 Map of Baraboo
    1908 Map of Baraboo
    1908 Baraboo
    1908 Print · USGS
    Sauk and Columbia counties at the close of the nineteenth century reveal a landscape shaped by the Wisconsin River and early rail expansion. Trace the rail lines through Baraboo and Lodi, or locate old river landings near Merrimac and Sauk.

  6. 1957 Map of Wisconsin Dells, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Wisconsin Dells, 1959 Print
    1957 Wisconsin Dells
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin River corridor is captured here in the mid-fifties as tourism and rail transport shaped the local economy. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural school sites like Jopp Sch and family landmarks such as Louie Bluff or Webster Prairie Cem.

  7. 1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Madison
    1967 Print · USGS
    South-central Wisconsin in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of industrial hubs and glacial lakes linked by a dense rail and highway network. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of lakeside communities and find notable sites like Badger Ordnance Works and the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Briggsville, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Briggsville, 1959 Print
    1958 Briggsville
    1959 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of south-central Wisconsin are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the crossroads of three counties. You can trace family history through numerous country schools like Stafford Sch and landmarks such as Douglas Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1958 Map of North Freedom, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of North Freedom, 1960 Print
    1958 North Freedom
    1960 Print · USGS
    Sauk County's rural landscape is captured here in the late fifties, defined by its traditional farmsteads and a massive industrial military presence. Researchers can find numerous country landmarks like Free Thinkers Hall, Stones Pocket Sch, and the Lodi Mill.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1959 Map of Baraboo, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Baraboo, 1961 Print
    1959 Baraboo
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Baraboo Range and the winding Wisconsin River meet in this late-fifties study of Sauk and Columbia counties. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Man Mound, the massive Badger Ordnance Works, and the grounds of Devils Lake State Park.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1960 Map of Madison
    1960 Map of Madison
    1960 Madison
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central and Southern Wisconsin are captured in the late fifties, showing the region as its rail-and-river network matured. Trace the paths of the Soo Line RR or locate family roots near Lake Mendota and Horicon National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1974 Map of Baraboo NW, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Baraboo NW, 1976 Print
    1974 Baraboo NW
    1976 Print · USGS
    The city of Baraboo and the surrounding Wisconsin countryside are shown at the height of the 1970s through this aerial photographic survey. Researchers can trace the path of the Baraboo River or examine the shoreline of Devils Lake.

  13. 1975 Map of Wisconsin Dells SE, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of Wisconsin Dells SE, 1976 Print
    1975 Wisconsin Dells SE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin Dells and the Sauk County countryside are documented in the mid-seventies just as the region’s modern footprint was taking shape. You can trace the exact 1975 shoreline of Lake Delton and see the early development of Wisconsin Dells along the Wisconsin River.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1975 Map of North Freedom NE, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of North Freedom NE, 1976 Print
    1975 North Freedom NE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Sauk County's rural heartland is visible in the mid-seventies, showing the agricultural patterns and small-town footprints of central Wisconsin. Researchers can trace the path of the Baraboo River as it passes near North Freedom and the growing outskirts of Baraboo.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1975 Map of Baraboo, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Baraboo, 1978 Print
    1975 Baraboo
    1978 Print · USGS
    Baraboo and the surrounding driftless terrain are captured here in the mid-1970s, showing the city's growth alongside significant conservation lands. Genealogists and hikers can trace old family plots like Zuch Cem or explore the preserved topography of Devils Lake State Park and the Baraboo Range.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1975 Map of Lewiston, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Lewiston, 1978 Print
    1975 Lewiston
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin River valley in the mid-1970s shows a landscape of small crossroads settlements and heavy rail infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Pecks Corners, the Fairfield Center Sch, and Hillcrest Cem.

  17. 1985 Map of Wisconsin Dells
    1985 Map of Wisconsin Dells
    1985 Wisconsin Dells
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin in the mid-eighties was a landscape of intricate river bends, rail junctions, and sprawling marshlands. Researchers can trace historic routes along the Soo Line or locate family landmarks near Lyndon Station, Buffalo Lake, and Puckaway Lake.

  18. 1990 Map of Wisconsin Dells, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Wisconsin Dells, 1991 Print
    1990 Wisconsin Dells
    1991 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin's river valleys and lake country are captured in detail here during the late twentieth century. Researchers can trace the rail-and-water geography connecting Wisconsin Dells and Portage with landmarks like Blackhawk Island and Buffalo Lake.

  19. 1991 Map of Madison
    1991 Map of Madison
    1991 Madison
    1991 Print · USGS
    Madison and its iconic glacial lakes are captured here during a time of steady urban expansion and regional growth. Researchers can trace the mid-century development of the University of Wisconsin, locate family sites near Forest Hill Cem, or explore the footprint of the Badger Army Ammunition Plant.

  20. 1994 Map of Baraboo, 1999 Print
    1994 Map of Baraboo, 1999 Print
    1994 Baraboo
    1999 Print · USGS
    Baraboo and the glacial landscape of Sauk County are captured here in the mid-nineties. Trace the industrial footprint of the Badger Army Ammunition Plant and the geological features of Devils Lake State Park and Parfreys Glen.

  21. 2010 Map of North Freedom, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of North Freedom, 2010 Print
    2010 North Freedom
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Baraboo, including West Baraboo, North Freedom, and other nearby areas

  22. 2010 Map of Baraboo, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Baraboo, 2010 Print
    2010 Baraboo
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Baraboo, including Merrimac, Fairfield, and other nearby areas

  23. 2010 Map of Lewiston, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lewiston, 2010 Print
    2010 Lewiston
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Baraboo, including Lake Delton, Wisconsin Dells, and other nearby areas

  24. 2010 Map of Wisconsin Dells South, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Wisconsin Dells South, 2010 Print
    2010 Wisconsin Dells South
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Baraboo, including Lake Delton, Wisconsin Dells, and other nearby areas

  25. 2013 Map of Lewiston, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lewiston, 2013 Print
    2013 Lewiston
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Baraboo, including Lake Delton, Wisconsin Dells, and other nearby areas

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