Old Maps of Whitewater, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

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Whitewater, WI maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Koshkonong
    1891 Map of Koshkonong
    1891 Koshkonong
    1891 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County was an evolving hub of river power and rail transit in the 1890s. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Jefferson and Fort Atkinson or locate rural landmarks like Busseyville and Cold Spring.

  2. 1892 Map of Whitewater
    1892 Map of Whitewater
    1892 Whitewater
    1892 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin's glaciated landscape is revealed in the late nineteenth century as the rail network began to shape local growth. Trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee And St. Paul Railroad through Whitewater, Palmyra, and the marshes of the Bark River.

  3. 1893 Map of Whitewater
    1893 Map of Whitewater
    1893 Whitewater
    1893 Print · USGS
    The dairy lands and glacial lake districts of southeastern Wisconsin are captured here in the late nineteenth century. Trace the early village footprints of Whitewater and Palmyra, or follow the iron path of the Prairie Du Chien Division Railroad past Lauderdale Lakes.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1894 Map of Koshkonong
    1894 Map of Koshkonong
    1894 Koshkonong
    1894 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin at the end of the nineteenth century is defined by its glacial lakes and expanding rail networks. Genealogists can trace family footprints in Fort Atkinson and Milton Junction, or locate small settlements like Busseyville and Cold Spring.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1903 Map of Whitewater
    1903 Map of Whitewater
    1903 Whitewater
    1903 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin at the turn of the century reveals a landscape of thriving rail towns and glacial lake systems. Trace the early routes of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad between Whitewater and Palmyra, or locate old lakeside settlements like Heart Prairie.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1906 Map of Koshkonong
    1906 Map of Koshkonong
    1906 Koshkonong
    1906 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin at the turn of the century was a landscape of expanding rail junctions and river towns. Trace the early footprints of Fort Atkinson and Jefferson, or follow the rail lines connecting Milton Junction and Lima Center.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1924 Map of Whitewater
    1924 Map of Whitewater
    1924 Whitewater
    1924 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin at the turn of the century shows a landscape of glacial lakes and thriving rail-side towns. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near Heaths Mills, the station at Palmyra, and the early township centers of Rome and Lagrange.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 1960 Map of Whitewater, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Whitewater, 1962 Print
    1960 Whitewater
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Whitewater area and its glacial lake country are captured here at the start of the 1960s. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the locations of Wisconsin State College, the Siloam Chapel, and numerous rural schoolhouses.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1960 Map of Lima Center, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Lima Center, 1964 Print
    1960 Lima Center
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin farmland is captured at the dawn of the 1960s, showing the rural landscapes where Rock, Jefferson, and Walworth counties converge. Genealogists can locate Lima Center, Union Cem, and the North Lima Ch along the rail lines.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1960 Map of Whitewater, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Whitewater, 1964 Print
    1960 Whitewater
    1964 Print · USGS
    Whitewater and the surrounding prairie lands are captured here at the start of the 1960s as the local college and city expanded. Researchers can trace historic family locations near Heart Prairie, find old rural schools like Lakeview Sch, and locate cemeteries including Oak Grove Cem and Lyons Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1961 Map of Fort Atkinson, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Fort Atkinson, 1963 Print
    1961 Fort Atkinson
    1963 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Rock Counties come alive in the early 1960s, showing a landscape defined by the vast Lake Koshkonong and busy rail corridors. Genealogists can locate family names at Lakeview Cem or trace rural education at the Koshkonong Sch and Burr Oak Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 2022 Map of Lima Center, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lima Center, 2022 Print
    2022 Lima Center
    2022 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's southern dairy country is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the rural landscapes of Rock and Jefferson counties. Genealogists and historians can trace family land via Lima Center, Utters Corners Cem, and the Ice Age National Scenic Trl.

  18. 2022 Map of Whitewater, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Whitewater, 2022 Print
    2022 Whitewater
    2022 Print · USGS
    Whitewater and the glaciated Kettle Moraine landscape are captured in this recent survey, featuring the expansive University campus and surrounding lake systems. Researchers can trace local heritage at Heart Prairie Cem or Oak Grove Cem.

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