Old Maps of Sharon, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

1. 1893 Map of Delavan

   

   1893 Delavan

   1893 Print · USGS

   Walworth County at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape of growing lakefront communities and vital rail junctions. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Delavan, Elkhorn, and Sharon, alongside lakeside landmarks like Williams Bay and Fontana.

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4. 1932 Map of Harvard

   

   1932 Harvard

   1932 Print · USGS

   Northern Illinois and the Wisconsin borderlands are captured here in the early 1930s, centered on the rail hub of Harvard. Genealogists can locate dozens of named rural schools like Hoppen School and Shields School, or trace the path of the Chicago and Northwestern Electric (Abandoned) line.

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7. 1937 Map of Harvard

   

   1937 Harvard

   1937 Print · USGS

   Upper Illinois and the Wisconsin borderlands are shown here in the mid-1930s, centered on the bustling rail junction at Harvard. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of country schoolhouse sites like White Oak Sch and the rural cemeteries of Dunham township.

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10. 1954 Map of Rockford

    

    1954 Rockford

    1954 Print · USGS

    The Rock River valley and the Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands are captured here in the mid-1950s during a period of robust industrial and agricultural activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era corridors like the Illinois Central RR and locate landmarks from Big Foot Prairie to Lake Geneva.

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13. 1955 Map of Rockford

    

    1955 Rockford

    1955 Print · USGS

    The Rock River valley and southern Wisconsin dairy country are shown here in the mid-fifties as the region's manufacturing centers grew. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western RR and Illinois Central RR through hubs like Rockford and Beloit.

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16. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print

    

    1958 Rockford

    1974 Print · USGS

    Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown here in the mid-twentieth century as rail-dependent industrial towns began to interface with growing lakefront communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Saylesville and Tess Corners or locate historical landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot.

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19. 1960 Map of Delavan, 1962 Print

    

    1960 Delavan

    1962 Print · USGS

    Walworth County’s lake country is captured here in the early sixties, showing a landscape of summer resorts and established prairie towns. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Hollister Cem or trace the grounds of the Yerkes Observatory and County Fairground.

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22. 1960 Map of Sharon, 1964 Print

    

    1960 Sharon

    1964 Print · USGS

    Southern Wisconsin farm country and rail hubs are captured here at the start of the 1960s. Genealogists can trace family footprints across North Sharon Cem, South Grove Cem, and rural schoolhouses like Salt Box Sch or Red Sch.

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25. 1963 Map of Rockford

    

    1963 Rockford

    1963 Print · USGS

    The mid-century industrial corridor along the Rock River is shown here during a period of rapid post-war growth. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate local landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot and Holy Hill.

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28. 1970 Map of Capron, 1972 Print

    

    1970 Capron

    1972 Print · USGS

    The Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands are captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape of established farmsteads and rail-linked villages. Genealogists can locate family sites at Burr Oak Cem, Chester Cem, or the rural community of Lawrence.

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31. 1980 Map of Lake Geneva, 1981 Print

    

    1980 Lake Geneva

    1981 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Wisconsin at the start of the eighties reveals a landscape of glacial moraines and established lakefront resorts. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Chicago and North Western RR or locate landmarks such as Yerkes Observatory and East Lawn Cem.

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34. 1981 Map of Elgin

    

    1981 Elgin

    1981 Print · USGS

    Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown in the early eighties as suburban growth meets glacial terrain. Trace the paths of the Milwaukee Road through Harvard or explore the wetlands of Volo Bog State Natural Area.

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37. 2022 Map of Sharon, 2022 Print

    

    2022 Sharon

    2022 Print · USGS

    Walworth County agricultural lands and small-town centers are captured here in the early 2020s. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites like Brick Church Cem and Darien Cem, or locate landmarks such as Big Foot Airfield and the shoreline of Delavan Lake.

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40. 2024 Map of Capron, 2024 Print

    

    2024 Capron

    2024 Print · USGS

    The Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands come alive in this survey of Boone and McHenry counties during the twenty-first century. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous local sites like Capron Cem, Dullam Cem, and the small community of Chemung.

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