Old Maps of Sharon, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 38 historic maps of Sharon. 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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Sharon, WI maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Delavan
    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.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1893 Map of Shopiere
    1893 Map of Shopiere
    1893 Shopiere
    1893 Print · USGS
    Rock County's rural landscape is captured here in the 1890s, when steam rail dominated the local economy and travel. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early footprints of Clinton Junction, the winding path of Turtle Creek, and small rural centers like Emerald Grove.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1918 Map of Belvidere
    1918 Map of Belvidere
    1918 Belvidere
    1918 Print · USGS
    Boone County and the Kishwaukee River valley are captured here in the final year of the Great War. Researchers can trace dozens of rural school sites like Quailtrap School or locate family roots near Argyle and the Scotch Cemetery.

  4. 1932 Map of Harvard
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1937 Map of Harvard
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1944 Map of Belvidere
    1944 Map of Belvidere
    1944 Belvidere
    1944 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois at the height of the Second World War shows a landscape defined by rail-fed farming villages and dozens of country schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Scotch Church, the Fairgrounds, and settlements like Poplar Grove.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1954 Map of Rockford
    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.

  8. 1955 Map of Rockford
    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.

  9. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1960 Map of Delavan, 1962 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1960 Map of Sharon, 1964 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1961 Map of Shopiere, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Shopiere, 1964 Print
    1961 Shopiere
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southeast Rock County comes to life in the early sixties, showing the vital rail junctions and agricultural townships surrounding Shopiere. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Mount Zion Cemetery, Bradford School, and the early Turtle Landing Field.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1961 Map of Clinton, 1977 Print
    1961 Map of Clinton, 1977 Print
    1961 Clinton
    1977 Print · USGS
    Clinton and the surrounding townships are captured in the mid-twentieth century as a vital rail-and-farming corridor near the Illinois border. Trace family history at Jefferson Prairie Cem or follow the historic routes of the North Western railroad through Allens Grove.

  14. 1963 Map of Rockford
    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.

  15. 1970 Map of Capron, 1972 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1970 Map of Belvidere NE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Belvidere NE, 1972 Print
    1970 Belvidere NE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Boone County farmers and rural residents at the start of the 1970s occupied a landscape of straight section roads and winding prairie creeks. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Stone School Cem or the old settlement at Beaverton Crossroads.

  17. 1980 Map of Lake Geneva, 1981 Print
    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.

  18. 1981 Map of Elgin
    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.

  19. 2010 Map of Sharon, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Sharon, 2010 Print
    2010 Sharon
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Sharon, including Delavan, Darien, and other nearby areas

  20. 2010 Map of Clinton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Clinton, 2010 Print
    2010 Clinton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Sharon, including Clinton, Allens Grove, and other nearby areas

  21. 2012 Map of Capron, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Capron, 2012 Print
    2012 Capron
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Sharon, including Harvard, Capron, and other nearby areas

  22. 2012 Map of Belvidere NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Belvidere NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Belvidere NE
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Sharon, including Poplar Grove, Boone Township, and other nearby areas

  23. 2013 Map of Sharon, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Sharon, 2013 Print
    2013 Sharon
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Sharon, including Delavan, Darien, and other nearby areas

  24. 2013 Map of Clinton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Clinton, 2013 Print
    2013 Clinton
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Sharon, including Clinton, Allens Grove, and other nearby areas

  25. 2015 Map of Belvidere NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Belvidere NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Belvidere NE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Sharon, including Poplar Grove, Boone Township, and other nearby areas

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