Old Maps of Baraboo, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of Baraboo. 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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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. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 2022 Map of Baraboo, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Baraboo, 2022 Print
    2022 Baraboo
    2022 Print · USGS
    Baraboo and the surrounding ridges are shown in high detail during the early 2020s, highlighting the dramatic elevation around the glacial lake. Local historians can trace family plots at Walnut Hill Cem or explore the corridor of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail near Sauk Point.

  14. 2022 Map of North Freedom, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of North Freedom, 2022 Print
    2022 North Freedom
    2022 Print · USGS
    Sauk County's dramatic ridges and river valleys are captured here in the early 2020s, as the Ice Age continues to shape the local geography. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Ice Age National Scenic Trl past historic sites like Saint Michaels Cem and the waters of Skillet Falls.

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