Old Maps of Sussex, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

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Sussex, WI maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Waukesha
    1892 Map of Waukesha
    1892 Waukesha
    1892 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wisconsin in the 1890s was a critical junction of rail lines and river valleys connecting small industrial settlements. Trace the early development of Waukesha and Wauwatosa before suburban expansion, or locate vanished stops like Templeton and Brookfield Junction.

  2. 1892 Map of Oconomowoc
    1892 Map of Oconomowoc
    1892 Oconomowoc
    1892 Print · USGS
    Waukesha County's lake country is captured in the early 1890s, revealing a landscape defined by glacial waters and nascent rail lines. Researchers can trace the early development of Delafield and Hartland or locate old stops like Lakeside Station and Giffords.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1901 Map of Waukesha
    1901 Map of Waukesha
    1901 Waukesha
    1901 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin at the turn of the century shows a landscape transitioning from rural townships to a complex rail-linked corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact locations of early communities like Freistadt, Fussville, and Brookfield P.O. along the Menomonee River.

  4. 1906 Map of Waukesha
    1906 Map of Waukesha
    1906 Waukesha
    1906 Print · USGS
    Waukesha and the Milwaukee outskirts thrive at the turn of the century during a height of rail connectivity. Genealogists can trace family footprints in early settlements like Freistadt, Lannon, and the neighborhoods of Wauwatosa.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1909 Map of Oconomowoc
    1909 Map of Oconomowoc
    1909 Oconomowoc
    1909 Print · USGS
    The Lake Country of Waukesha County is captured here at the height of its early resort era. You can trace family roots in Oconomowoc, locate the historic Nashotah Mission, and find long-lost stops like Waukesha Beach and Lakeside Sta.
    6 unique versions available

  6. 1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Madison
    1967 Print · USGS
    South-central Wisconsin in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of industrial hubs and glacial lakes linked by a dense rail and highway network. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of lakeside communities and find notable sites like Badger Ordnance Works and the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1959 Map of Hartland, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Hartland, 1961 Print
    1959 Hartland
    1961 Print · USGS
    Waukesha County during the late fifties shows a landscape of glacial lakes and growing lakeside communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named schools and rural parishes like Zion Sch, Bark River Cem, and Little Tabernacle Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1959 Map of Waukesha, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Waukesha, 1961 Print
    1959 Waukesha
    1961 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Waukesha and Brookfield are caught in a moment of transition from rural dairy and quarry land to suburban hubs. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Rose Hill Cemetery or trace institutional roots at Carroll College and the Wisconsin Industrial School.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1959 Map of Hartland, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Hartland, 1961 Print
    1959 Hartland
    1961 Print · USGS
    Waukesha County at the close of the 1950s shows a landscape defined by glacial lakes and a maturing rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace old community hubs like Stonebank and Merton, identifying local landmarks from St Olaf Ch to University Lake Sch.

  10. 1959 Map of Merton, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Merton, 1961 Print
    1959 Merton
    1961 Print · USGS
    The glacial lakelands of Waukesha and Washington Counties are shown in the late 1950s as quiet rural communities began to evolve. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Holy Hill, the village of Merton, and numerous historic sites like St Johns Cemetery and Center Oak School.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1959 Map of Sussex, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Sussex, 1961 Print
    1959 Sussex
    1961 Print · USGS
    The limestone and gravel industries of Waukesha and Washington Counties are in full swing at the end of the fifties. Genealogists can trace family names through Union Cem, Hillside Sch, and old settlements like Goldenthal and Hubertus.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1959 Map of Waukesha, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Waukesha, 1961 Print
    1959 Waukesha
    1961 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wisconsin was undergoing a massive suburban transformation in the late fifties as Milwaukee expanded west. Trace the growth of post-war neighborhoods and infrastructure near Goerkes Corner, Timmerman Airport, and the Lannon limestone Quarries.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1960 Map of Madison
    1960 Map of Madison
    1960 Madison
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central and Southern Wisconsin are captured in the late fifties, showing the region as its rail-and-river network matured. Trace the paths of the Soo Line RR or locate family roots near Lake Mendota and Horicon National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1984 Map of Oconomowoc, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Oconomowoc, 1985 Print
    1984 Oconomowoc
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wisconsin in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by its glacial heritage and expanding metropolitan corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of lakeside communities like Oconomowoc and Pewaukee, or find established settlements such as Watertown and Beaver Dam.

  15. 1991 Map of Oconomowoc
    1991 Map of Oconomowoc
    1991 Oconomowoc
    1991 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin in the early nineties shows a landscape of glacial lakes and growing suburbs. Trace local history through Aztalan State Park, Carroll College, and the sprawling Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area.

  16. 2022 Map of Sussex, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Sussex, 2022 Print
    2022 Sussex
    2022 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wisconsin's transition from rural townships to bustling residential centers is captured here during the early 2020s. Researchers can locate several burial grounds like Union Cemetery and trace the path of the Soo Line through Lannon and Sussex.

  17. 2022 Map of Merton, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Merton, 2022 Print
    2022 Merton
    2022 Print · USGS
    Waukesha County's kettle moraine landscape is shown here in the early 2020s, featuring the interconnected river systems and lakes of Merton and Richfield. Researchers can trace local heritage through the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and sites like Saint Columba Cem and Monches Millpond 38.

  18. 2022 Map of Waukesha, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Waukesha, 2022 Print
    2022 Waukesha
    2022 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wisconsin's suburban and industrial core is shown here as it appears in the early 2020s, centering on the city of Waukesha. Genealogists and researchers can trace local roots through numerous sites like Carroll University, Oak Hill Cem, and Saint Dominics Cem.

  19. 2022 Map of Hartland, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Hartland, 2022 Print
    2022 Hartland
    2022 Print · USGS
    Waukesha County at the start of the 2020s shows a landscape of established lakeside communities and modern infrastructure. Researchers can locate numerous local burial sites like Tabernacle Cem and Schoenstatt Cem or trace the developed shores of Pewaukee Lake.

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