Old Maps of Plainfield, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 16 historic maps of Plainfield. 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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Plainfield, WI maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Green Bay, 1968 Print
    1955 Map of Green Bay, 1968 Print
    1955 Green Bay
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central and Eastern Wisconsin are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the industrial growth of the Fox Valley and Wisconsin River corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Green Bay and Western through settlements like Weyauwega, Clintonville, and Pulaski.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Coloma, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Coloma, 1960 Print
    1958 Coloma
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Central Wisconsin sand plains are shown during the late 1950s as small towns like Plainfield and Coloma flourished along the Chicago and North Western rail line. Genealogists can locate rural schoolhouses such as Rathermel Sch and family landmarks like Owens Rock.

  3. 1959 Map of Wautoma, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Wautoma, 1961 Print
    1959 Wautoma
    1961 Print · USGS
    Waushara County in the late fifties shows a rural landscape defined by glacial lakes and a developing transportation network. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous sites like Richford Cem, West Holden Ch, and St Pauls Cem.

  4. 1968 Map of Plainfield, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Plainfield, 1971 Print
    1968 Plainfield
    1971 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's glacial lake country comes into focus in the late sixties as the area around Plainfield developed its agricultural and recreational identity. Researchers can trace rural lineages through Hillside Cem and Lord Cem or explore the many shorelines of Lake Huron and Long Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1968 Map of Hancock, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Hancock, 1971 Print
    1968 Hancock
    1971 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin farmland at the close of the sixties reveals a detailed grid of rural life across the Adams and Waushara county line. Genealogists and local historians can trace the plots near Plainfield, locate the Plainfield Cemetery, and see the early layout of the Fish Hatchery.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1985 Map of Wisconsin Rapids
    1985 Map of Wisconsin Rapids
    1985 Wisconsin Rapids
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of engineered waterways and active rail corridors between Wisconsin Rapids and Waupaca. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Roche A Cri State Park, the SOO LINE, and small settlements like Coddington or Rudolph.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2010 Map of Plainfield, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Plainfield, 2010 Print
    2010 Plainfield
    2010 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin's lake country is documented here in the early twenty-first century as agricultural grids intersect with glacial waters. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural burial grounds including Oasis Cemetery, Lord Cemetery, and Hillside Cemetery.

  8. 2010 Map of Hancock, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hancock, 2010 Print
    2010 Hancock
    2010 Print · USGS
    Hancock and its central Wisconsin surroundings are captured here during a period of steady rural development. Trace local family roots at Plainfield Cemetery or explore the landscape along the Big Roche a Cri Creek and the shores of Pine Lake.

  9. 2013 Map of Plainfield, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Plainfield, 2013 Print
    2013 Plainfield
    2013 Print · USGS
    Plainfield and its surrounding glacial lake country are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate family-named landmarks like Kawalski Lake and Herrick Lake or trace the path of the Ice Age Natl Scenic Trl near the village.

  10. 2013 Map of Hancock, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Hancock, 2013 Print
    2013 Hancock
    2013 Print · USGS
    Hancock and the surrounding Central Wisconsin farmlands are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the village grid and locate rural landmarks like Pine Lake, Bucky's Airpark, and the waters of Big Roche a Cri Cr.

  11. 2015 Map of Hancock, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Hancock, 2015 Print
    2015 Hancock
    2015 Print · USGS
    The central Wisconsin villages of Hancock and Plainfield are shown here as they appeared in 2015. Researchers can trace land boundaries at the intersection of three counties or locate local landmarks like the Plainfield Cem, Goose Lake, and Bucky's Airpark.

  12. 2015 Map of Plainfield, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Plainfield, 2015 Print
    2015 Plainfield
    2015 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Waushara County at the start of the 21st century reveals a deep glacial history marked by numerous kettle lakes and scattered family cemeteries. Genealogists and hikers can trace sites like Hillside Cem or follow the Ice Age National Scenic Trail past Lake Huron.

  13. 2018 Map of Plainfield, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Plainfield, 2018 Print
    2018 Plainfield
    2018 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's lake-dotted heartland comes into focus in this late 2010s survey of the areas around Plainfield and Hancock. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous burial sites like Hillside Cem and family-named waters such as Yonke Lake.

  14. 2018 Map of Hancock, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Hancock, 2018 Print
    2018 Hancock
    2018 Print · USGS
    The Central Sands of Waushara County are captured here in the late twenty-teens, showing a landscape defined by industrial agriculture and small-town centers. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Plainfield Cem, the waters of Pine Lake, and the aviation strips at Bucky's Airpark.

  15. 2022 Map of Plainfield, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Plainfield, 2022 Print
    2022 Plainfield
    2022 Print · USGS
    Glacial kettle lakes and small cemeteries dot the Waushara County landscape near Plainfield during the early 2020s. Researchers can locate several burial sites like Oasis Cem and North Deerfield Cem or trace the Ice Age National Scenic Trl.

  16. 2022 Map of Hancock, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Hancock, 2022 Print
    2022 Hancock
    2022 Print · USGS
    The village of Plainfield and its surrounding marshlands are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Plainfield Cem or locate rural landmarks like Lone Rock and Goose Lake.

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