Old Maps of McKinley, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

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McKinley, WI maps

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  1. 1947 Map of Sheldon, 1967 Print
    1947 Map of Sheldon, 1967 Print
    1947 Sheldon
    1967 Print · USGS
    Rusk and Taylor counties come into focus in the late 1940s, showing a landscape of river-valley settlements and timber management. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of country schools and churches, from Sheldon to the Mt Nebo Cem and Hannibal.

  2. 1949 Map of Sheldon
    1949 Map of Sheldon
    1949 Sheldon
    1949 Print · USGS
    Rusk and Taylor counties come into focus during the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by small rail towns and scattered district schools. You can locate family-named landmarks like Baughman School or trace the early paths of the Jump River and Main Creek.

  3. 1953 Map of Rice Lake, 1967 Print
    1953 Map of Rice Lake, 1967 Print
    1953 Rice Lake
    1967 Print · USGS
    Northwest Wisconsin during the mid-fifties reveals a landscape defined by timber, rail, and water. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of river towns like Ladysmith and Rice Lake along the Soo Line and Chicago and North Western railroads.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1959 Map of Rice Lake
    1959 Map of Rice Lake
    1959 Rice Lake
    1959 Print · USGS
    Northwest Wisconsin in the late fifties was a land of expanding road networks and deep-seated timber history. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Soo Line RR and Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha Ry as they link settlements from Spooner to Medford.

  5. 1971 Map of Jump River, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Jump River, 1974 Print
    1971 Jump River
    1974 Print · USGS
    Jump River and Hannibal are documented in the early 1970s as this Taylor County landscape transitioned toward conservation and wildlife management. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade, locate the Mt Nebo Cem, and see the extent of the Monson Flowage.

  6. 1971 Map of Sheldon, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Sheldon, 1974 Print
    1971 Sheldon
    1974 Print · USGS
    Sheldon and Donald are shown in the early 1970s at the junction of the Jump and Little Jump Rivers. Local researchers can trace community landmarks like the Mennonite Ch, the Fairground, and the path of the SOO LINE RAILROAD.

  7. 1971 Map of Tony, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Tony, 1974 Print
    1971 Tony
    1974 Print · USGS
    The railroad towns of Tony and Glen Flora anchor this Rusk County landscape in the early 1970s, where the SOO LINE tracks cut across a dense network of river forks. Local researchers can trace rural developments along Progressive Road and the many branches of Main Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1971 Map of Sheldon NE, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Sheldon NE, 1974 Print
    1971 Sheldon NE
    1974 Print · USGS
    Rusk and Taylor Counties in the early 1970s reveal a landscape of winding river systems and small civic outposts. Genealogists and local historians can locate the South Lawrence Cemetery, the Townhall, and traces of an Old Railroad Grade.

  9. 1980 Map of Medford
    1980 Map of Medford
    1980 Medford
    1980 Print · USGS
    North-central Wisconsin in the early eighties shows a landscape of dense timber and rail-linked settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the Soo Line through towns like Medford and Westboro or locate family homesteads near Perkinstown and Athens.

  10. 2022 Map of Tony, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Tony, 2022 Print
    2022 Tony
    2022 Print · USGS
    Tony and Glen Flora appear as established rural hubs in this 2020s survey of Rusk County's forested and agricultural lands. Researchers can trace the intricate network of the Main Creek and its many forks, alongside smaller watercourses like Skunk Cr and Crazy Horse Cr.

  11. 2022 Map of Jump River, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Jump River, 2022 Print
    2022 Jump River
    2022 Print · USGS
    Taylor County's forested wetlands and river valleys are captured here in the early 2020s, centered on the settlements of Jump River and Hannibal. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Mount Nebo Cem and trace the extensive system of managed waters like Lake Ellis Flowage and Shoulder Cr.

  12. 2022 Map of Sheldon NE, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Sheldon NE, 2022 Print
    2022 Sheldon NE
    2022 Print · USGS
    Rusk County’s wooded wetlands and creek systems are captured here in the early 2020s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land-use near South Lawrence Cem and the small settlement of Ingram along the northern tributaries.

  13. 2022 Map of Sheldon, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Sheldon, 2022 Print
    2022 Sheldon
    2022 Print · USGS
    The village of Sheldon and the surrounding river valleys are captured here in the early 2020s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Woodlawn Cem and Donald Cem or follow the paths of the Jump River and Fisher River.

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