Old Maps of Excelsior, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

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Excelsior, WI maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  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. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 1975 Map of North Freedom NW, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of North Freedom NW, 1976 Print
    1975 North Freedom NW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Sauk County farmlands and river bends are captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rural layouts of Rock Springs and La Rue or follow the path of the Baraboo River.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1975 Map of Wisconsin Dells SW, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of Wisconsin Dells SW, 1976 Print
    1975 Wisconsin Dells SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Sauk County's rural landscape is captured during the mid-seventies, showing the transition from town life to the surrounding highlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Reedsburg and the precise arrangement of local farmsteads.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 2010 Map of North Freedom, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of North Freedom, 2010 Print
    2010 North Freedom
    2010 Print · USGS
    Sauk County's river-carved valleys and small settlements are shown here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural burial grounds like Rock Hill Cemetery and landmarks such as Schraums Dam and the University of Wisconsin Baraboo-Sauk County Center.

  15. 2010 Map of Reedsburg East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Reedsburg East, 2010 Print
    2010 Reedsburg East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's driftless-adjacent landscape unfolds east of Reedsburg during the early 2000s, where the Baraboo River valley meets rising glacial terrain. Genealogists can trace local roots through numerous rural plots like Saint Johns Cemetery or Cole Cemetery near Van Hise Rock.

  16. 2010 Map of Rock Springs, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Rock Springs, 2010 Print
    2010 Rock Springs
    2010 Print · USGS
    Sauk County's rural character is preserved in this study of the communities around the Baraboo River and Rock Springs. Family historians can locate Maple Hill Cemetery or trace landmarks like Devils Chair and LaRue.

  17. 2010 Map of Wisconsin Dells South, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Wisconsin Dells South, 2010 Print
    2010 Wisconsin Dells South
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin Dells region is documented here during a period of modern growth and recreation development. Researchers can trace the legacy of local travel and community life through landmarks like Lost Canyon, the Butterfield Cemetery, and the Medos Lake Delton Seaplane Base.

  18. 2013 Map of Rock Springs, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Rock Springs, 2013 Print
    2013 Rock Springs
    2013 Print · USGS
    Sauk County's rural landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century as it centers on the Baraboo River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the roads around Rock Springs or locate landmarks like Devils Chair and LaRue.

  19. 2013 Map of North Freedom, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of North Freedom, 2013 Print
    2013 North Freedom
    2013 Print · USGS
    Sauk County's rural character and the growing edges of Baraboo are captured in this recent survey. Local researchers can trace the course of the Baraboo River or find landmarks like the Ski-Hi Fruit Farm and the secluded Hoot Owl Hollow.

  20. 2013 Map of Reedsburg East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Reedsburg East, 2013 Print
    2013 Reedsburg East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Reedsburg and its eastern rural surroundings are documented here during a period of steady modern growth in Sauk County. You can trace the Baraboo River to the Upper Narrows or locate landmarks like Van Hise Rock and the Reedsburg Municipal Airport.

  21. 2013 Map of Wisconsin Dells South, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Wisconsin Dells South, 2013 Print
    2013 Wisconsin Dells South
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin Dells region is shown here in the early twenty-first century, balancing its famous river tourism with established local communities and aviation hubs. Researchers can trace the layout of Lake Delton, the settlement of Dellwood, and landmarks like Lost Canyon and the Baraboo Wisconsin Dells Airport.

  22. 2016 Map of Reedsburg East, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Reedsburg East, 2016 Print
    2016 Reedsburg East
    2016 Print · USGS
    Reedsburg and the Baraboo River valley are documented here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape defined by riverside industry and deep-rooted rural communities. Researchers can locate numerous local burial sites like Glenwood Cem and Pine Hill Cem, or trace the Union Pacific line as it bypasses Rattlesnake Knob.

  23. 2016 Map of Wisconsin Dells South, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Wisconsin Dells South, 2016 Print
    2016 Wisconsin Dells South
    2016 Print · USGS
    Sauk County's famous river gorge and resort communities are shown here in the mid-2010s. Genealogists and researchers can locate old family plots at Butterfield Cem or trace the development of Dellwood and the rugged Lost Canyon.

  24. 2016 Map of Rock Springs, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Rock Springs, 2016 Print
    2016 Rock Springs
    2016 Print · USGS
    Sauk County's river valleys and distinctive rocky ridges are shown here in the mid-2010s. Local researchers can trace family lands near Rock Springs or find burial sites at Saint Paul Cem and Maple Hill Cem.

  25. 2016 Map of North Freedom, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of North Freedom, 2016 Print
    2016 North Freedom
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Baraboo hills in the mid-2010s are captured here, showing the rural landscape between North Freedom and West Baraboo. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Ice Age National Scenic Trail or locate family plots at Oak Hill Cem and Rock Hill Cem.

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