Old Maps of Sterling, Wisconsin
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(29)- 1903 Map of Waukon
1903 Waukon1903 Print · USGSThe Upper Mississippi River valley comes alive in the early 1900s, showing a landscape of steep bluffs, river landings, and early rail lines. You can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul RR to the county seat at Waukon or find old riverfront points like Harpers Ferry and Lansing.5 unique versions available - 1923 Map of Viroqua, 1960 Print
1923 Viroqua1960 Print · USGSViroqua and the rural townships of Vernon and Monroe counties are shown in the early 1920s as a thriving network of ridge-top farms and valley schools. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Wang Church, the Vernon County Asylum, and the Clockmaker School. - 1924 Map of Gays Mills, 1957 Print
1924 Gays Mills1957 Print · USGSCrawford County's ridgelands and the Kickapoo River valley are captured in detail during the mid-twenties, showing the region's rural character before modern road realignment. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schoolhouses and churches, from Liberty Pole to the Nash Church, alongside family landmarks like Monument Rock. - 1926 Map of Gays Mills
1926 Gays Mills1926 Print · USGSCrawford and Vernon Counties are captured during the mid-twenties when the Kickapoo River valley was a bustling rail corridor. Genealogists can trace hundreds of family-named features like Helgerson Ridge, McManus Valley, and many rural institutions including Evergreen Cemetery and the Southwest Prairie Church. - 1926 Map of Stoddard
1926 Stoddard1926 Print · USGSUpper Mississippi river life and ridge-top farming meet in the mid-1920s along the Wisconsin-Minnesota border. Researchers can trace the complex river channels near Stoddard or find family roots at rural landmarks like Evening Star School and Romance.2 unique versions available - 1926 Map of Viroqua
1926 Viroqua1926 Print · USGSThe ridge-and-valley country of Vernon County is captured in the mid-1920s, showing a landscape of small farms connected by a vast network of rural schools. Genealogists can trace hundreds of family sites near Clockmaker School, Moen Church, and the Vernon County Asylum.2 unique versions available - 1929 Map of Ferryville, 1957 Print
1929 Ferryville1957 Print · USGSThe riverfront and ridge-top communities of Crawford and Vernon counties are captured here in the late 1920s before major lock and dam construction. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Freeman Church, Redmound School, and the riverside tracks of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad.2 unique versions available - 1932 Map of Ferryville
1932 Ferryville1932 Print · USGSThe Mississippi River bottoms and the ridge-and-hollow country of western Wisconsin are captured here in the early 1930s. Genealogists can trace family farm locations near dozens of rural landmarks like Redmound School, Freeman Church, and Battle Slough. - 1958 Map of La Crosse, 1979 Print
1958 La Crosse1979 Print · USGSThe Driftless Area of Wisconsin and Iowa is captured here during the late seventies, showing the intricate river valleys and ridge-top settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Soo Line or locate landmarks like Grandad Bluff and Effigy Mounds National Monument.2 unique versions available - 1961 Map of La Crosse
1961 La Crosse1961 Print · USGSThe Driftless Area at the start of the 1960s reveals a complex network of river towns and rail lines along the Mississippi River. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements like New Amsterdam and Wyattville or locate major landmarks like Camp McCoy Military Reservation and Effigy Mounds National Monument. - 1965 Map of La Crosse
1965 La Crosse1965 Print · USGSThe Driftless Area and the Upper Mississippi valley are captured here during a period of steady mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate riverfront sites like Effigy Mounds National Monument and the Camp McCoy Military Reservation. - 1965 Map of Viroqua, 1967 Print
1965 Viroqua1967 Print · USGSVernon County ridge country is captured in the mid-1960s, showing the agricultural heart of the Driftless Area. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Bethel Ch Cem, rural schools such as Smith Sch, and the winding Kickapoo River valley.2 unique versions available - 1965 Map of Stoddard, 1968 Print
1965 Stoddard1968 Print · USGSWisconsin's driftless coulee country and the Mississippi River islands are captured here in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family life through landmarks like St Peters Ch, North Ridge Sch, and the isolated German Cem. - 1966 Map of Gays Mills, 1968 Print
1966 Gays Mills1968 Print · USGSCrawford and Vernon counties in the mid-sixties show a landscape of steep ridges and winding river bottoms. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through the Southwest Prairie Ch, the Rising Sun Sch, and small settlements like Petersburg and Fargo. - 1966 Map of Ferryville, 1968 Print
1966 Ferryville1968 Print · USGSThe Mississippi River valley in the mid-sixties is shown in detail, capturing the intricate sloughs and ridges along the Wisconsin and Iowa border. Researchers can trace the riverfront rail lines and find small upland landmarks like Red Mound, Retreat, and Walnut Mound Cem.2 unique versions available - 1976 Map of La Crosse
1976 La Crosse1976 Print · USGSThe Driftless Area and Mississippi River valley are captured here in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape of deep coulees and river commerce. Genealogists can trace family footprints from La Crosse to smaller hamlets like Newburg Corners and Witoka. - 1983 Map of Newton
1983 Newton1983 Print · USGSNewton and the surrounding Vernon County ridges are shown in high detail during the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Lars Anderson Hollow and rural congregations at Zion Ch or Bad Axe Ch. - 1983 Map of Rising Sun
1983 Rising Sun1983 Print · USGSThe Vernon and Crawford County borderlands come to life in the early 1980s, showing a landscape of ridge-top settlements and winding valley roads. Genealogists and researchers can trace local family landmarks and community centers like St James Ch, Towerville, and Monument Rock. - 1983 Map of Retreat
1983 Retreat1983 Print · USGSThe ridge-and-valley landscape of Vernon County is captured here in the early eighties as a network of rural farmsteads and ridgetop roads. Researchers can trace family history through Retreat, the Freeman Church, and the Walnut Mound Cemetery. - 1983 Map of Viroqua
1983 Viroqua1983 Print · USGSIn the early 1980s, the driftless hills of Vernon County were a network of ridge-top farms and valley settlements. Genealogists can trace family names and locations at Pioneer Cem, Bethel Ch, and the County Farm Cem near Viroqua.2 unique versions available - 1984 Map of La Crosse, 1985 Print
1984 La Crosse1985 Print · USGSThe Driftless Area of the upper Mississippi valley appears here in the mid-eighties, showing the tri-state intersections of Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks such as Peacock Ridge or Prosch Coulee and locate rural landmarks like St Marys Ch. - 1985 Map of Decorah
1985 Decorah1985 Print · USGSNortheast Iowa and western Wisconsin in the mid-eighties show a landscape of high bluffs and river valleys shaped by the Upper Iowa and Mississippi Rivers. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad or locate the National Cemetery and the ancient earthworks at Effigy Mounds National Monument.2 unique versions available - 1985 Map of Sparta
1985 Sparta1985 Print · USGSWestern Wisconsin in the 1980s shows the unique ridge-and-valley terrain of the Driftless Area during a period of transition for its rails and rural hubs. Trace the historic rail tunnels of the Elroy-Sparta State Trail and find local landmarks like St Marys Ch and Castle Rock Lake.2 unique versions available - 1985 Map of Richland Center, 1991 Print
1985 Richland Center1991 Print · USGSSouthwest Wisconsin’s driftless landscape in the mid-1980s is defined by its deep river valleys and tight agricultural settlements. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks like Mickelson Ridge or find remote churches and schools near Richland Center and Dodgeville. - 1990 Map of La Crosse, 1991 Print
1990 La Crosse1991 Print · USGSThe tri-state river valley at the end of the twentieth century shows a landscape defined by the Mississippi River and heavy rail. Trace the paths of the Soo Line and Burlington Northern through river towns like Brownsville and La Crescent.
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