Old Maps of Waupun, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

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Waupun, WI maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Waupun, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Waupun, 1957 Print
    1955 Waupun
    1957 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, the Dodge and Fond du Lac county border was defined by the massive wetland expanse of the Horicon Marsh. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school locations like Cattaraugus Sch and the institutional grounds of the State Prison in Waupun.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Fox Lake, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Fox Lake, 1957 Print
    1955 Fox Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, the Dodge and Green Lake County borderlands were defined by a high density of one-room schoolhouses and rail-dependent towns. Trace family roots at Tichora Cem or follow the old Milwaukee Road tracks through Markesan and Fox Lake Junction.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 1975 Map of Waupun NW, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Waupun NW, 1977 Print
    1975 Waupun NW
    1977 Print · USGS
    The northern outskirts of Waupun and the surrounding dairy lands are captured here in the mid-seventies. Researchers can examine the detailed rural landscape around the settlement of Ladoga and the marshy fringes of the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge.

  6. 1975 Map of Waupun SW, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Waupun SW, 1977 Print
    1975 Waupun SW
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Dodge County wetlands and agricultural frontier are captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge and the southern edge of Waupun.

  7. 1980 Map of Fond Du Lac
    1980 Map of Fond Du Lac
    1980 Fond Du Lac
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Fox River Valley and Horicon Marsh meet here during the late twentieth century, showing a transition from lakeside industry to glacial conservation. Genealogists can locate family sites at Estabrook Cem or trace the rail lines through Ripon and Waupun.

  8. 1980 Map of Brandon, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Brandon, 1981 Print
    1980 Brandon
    1981 Print · USGS
    Brandon and its surrounding townships are shown here in the late seventies, a landscape shaped by the headwaters of the Rock River and the local rail line. Genealogists can locate several rural burial grounds including Union Prairie Cem and Wood Cem near Fairwater.

  9. 1980 Map of Waupun North, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Waupun North, 1981 Print
    1980 Waupun North
    1981 Print · USGS
    The city of Waupun and its surrounding townships are shown here in the early eighties, just as the local rail and prison systems remained central to the town's identity. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous sites like Cattaraugus Cem, Amity Sch, and the State Prison Farm.

  10. 1980 Map of Waupun South, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Waupun South, 1981 Print
    1980 Waupun South
    1981 Print · USGS
    Dodge County's expansive wetlands and rural townships are frozen in time during the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Atwater, Burnett, and Chester, alongside landmarks like Burnett Union Cem and the Chester Sch.

  11. 1980 Map of Buckhorn Corner, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Buckhorn Corner, 1981 Print
    1980 Buckhorn Corner
    1981 Print · USGS
    Dodge County dairy country is captured here during the 1980s, showcasing a landscape of family farms and wetland conservation. Genealogists can locate family sites near Trenton Center Cem, the Trenton Sch, and the St John Ch.

  12. 2010 Map of Buckhorn Corner, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Buckhorn Corner, 2010 Print
    2010 Buckhorn Corner
    2010 Print · USGS
    Dodge County agricultural lands near Beaver Dam are shown in the early twenty-first century as the traditional farming grid meets modern transit. Genealogists can locate Trenton Center Cemetery and Marys Cemetery or trace landmarks like Waupun Airport.

  13. 2010 Map of Waupun North, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Waupun North, 2010 Print
    2010 Waupun North
    2010 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Waupun and the surrounding prairie are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can locate several rural burial sites including the Norwegian Church Cemetery, Wedge Prairie Cemetery, and the State Prison Cemetery.

  14. 2010 Map of Brandon, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Brandon, 2010 Print
    2010 Brandon
    2010 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin’s dairy heartland is revealed here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by small farm towns and glacial river branches. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural burial grounds like Wood Cemetery, Fairwater Cemetery, and Union Prairie Cemetery.

  15. 2010 Map of Waupun South, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Waupun South, 2010 Print
    2010 Waupun South
    2010 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape south of Waupun was shaped by the marshlands of the Rock River at the start of the 21st century. Genealogists and local historians can locate family burial sites at Atwater Community Cemetery and trace the islands of the Burnett Flowage.

  16. 2013 Map of Buckhorn Corner, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Buckhorn Corner, 2013 Print
    2013 Buckhorn Corner
    2013 Print · USGS
    Dodge County's agricultural and lakeside character is captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the development of rural intersections like Buckhorn Corner or locate property near the shores of Beaver Dam Lake and Sunset Beach.

  17. 2013 Map of Brandon, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Brandon, 2013 Print
    2013 Brandon
    2013 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape around Brandon and Alto is documented here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the drainages of the W Br Rock River and Grand River across a grid of family-named routes like Heideman Rd and Whooley Rd.

  18. 2013 Map of Waupun North, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Waupun North, 2013 Print
    2013 Waupun North
    2013 Print · USGS
    The rural agricultural landscapes of Fond du Lac County are captured here in the early 21st century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the areas around Ladoga, Rogersville, and the winding path of the W Br Rock River.

  19. 2013 Map of Waupun South, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Waupun South, 2013 Print
    2013 Waupun South
    2013 Print · USGS
    Dodge County, Wisconsin, is shown here in the early 2010s, featuring a landscape defined by the intricate wetlands and drainage systems of the Rock River basin. Researchers can trace the layout of Burnett, Atwater, and East Waupun alongside distinctive landmarks like Mieske Bay and Steamboat Island.

  20. 2015 Map of Waupun South, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Waupun South, 2015 Print
    2015 Waupun South
    2015 Print · USGS
    The southern outskirts of Waupun and the vast reaches of the Horicon Marsh are documented here in the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace the heritage of Burnett and locate historic burial grounds like Atwater Community Cem and Burnett Union Cem.

  21. 2015 Map of Waupun North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Waupun North, 2015 Print
    2015 Waupun North
    2015 Print · USGS
    The northern outskirts of Waupun and the surrounding Fond du Lac County countryside are shown here in the mid-2010s. Local researchers can trace numerous legacy sites, from the State Prison Cem to small rural settlements like Ladoga and Rogersville.

  22. 2015 Map of Brandon, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Brandon, 2015 Print
    2015 Brandon
    2015 Print · USGS
    Fond du Lac County farmsteads and villages are meticulously documented in this mid-2010s survey of the Brandon area. Genealogists can locate numerous rural burial sites including Union Prairie Cem, West Alto Cem, and Calvary Cem.

  23. 2015 Map of Buckhorn Corner, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Buckhorn Corner, 2015 Print
    2015 Buckhorn Corner
    2015 Print · USGS
    Dodge County agricultural lands and the southern outskirts of the local hub are captured here during the mid-2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural crossroads at Buckhorn Corner and the developed edge of Waupun.

  24. 2018 Map of Waupun South, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Waupun South, 2018 Print
    2018 Waupun South
    2018 Print · USGS
    The wetlands of Dodge County meet the southern outskirts of Waupun in the late 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape through Burnett Union Cem, the settlement of Burnett, and the numerous named islands of the Horicon Marsh.

  25. 2018 Map of Buckhorn Corner, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Buckhorn Corner, 2018 Print
    2018 Buckhorn Corner
    2018 Print · USGS
    The Dodge County shoreline and rural farmsteads are captured here in the late 2010s. Researchers can locate family sites near Trenton Center Cem or trace the development of Sunset Beach along the banks of Beaver Dam Lake.

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