Old Maps of Oshkosh, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Oshkosh. 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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Oshkosh, WI maps
(13)- 1955 Map of Green Bay, 1968 Print
1955 Green Bay1968 Print · USGSCentral 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 - 1956 Map of Rosendale, 1957 Print
1956 Rosendale1957 Print · USGSWisconsin's farm country meets the shores of Lake Winnebago in the mid-fifties, just as the rural schoolhouse era was fading. Researchers can trace dozens of local landmarks like Paukotuk, Woodhull (Station), and several abandoned sites like Knott Sch.2 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
1957 Madison1967 Print · USGSSouth-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 - 1960 Map of Madison
1960 Madison1960 Print · USGSCentral 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 - 1961 Map of Oshkosh, 1962 Print
1961 Oshkosh1962 Print · USGSOshkosh and the Fox River waterfront are captured in detail during the early sixties, showing the city's transition from a rail-heavy industrial hub to a regional educational center. Genealogists can locate family sites near Riverside Cemetery, Wisconsin State College, or the Sunny View Sanatorium.2 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Oshkosh, 1963 Print
1961 Oshkosh1963 Print · USGSThe Fox River Valley in the early sixties showcases the expansion of Oshkosh and its lakefront settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through local sites like Calvary Cem, St Peters Cem, and the Winnebago State Hospital grounds.2 unique versions available - 1980 Map of Fond Du Lac
1980 Fond Du Lac1980 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1980 Map of Van Dyne, 1981 Print
1980 Van Dyne1981 Print · USGSWinnebago and Fond du Lac counties meet along the shores of Lake Winnebago in the early eighties. Local historians can trace established lakefront settlements like Paukotuk and rural landmarks such as Lakeside Sch and St Johns Cem. - 1984 Map of Appleton, 1985 Print
1984 Appleton1985 Print · USGSThe Fox River Valley in the mid-eighties shows a bustling corridor of industry and nature, from the shores of Lake Winnebago to the Oneida Indian Reservation. Trace local heritage through landmarks like Riverside Cem or explore the wetlands of Poygan Marsh State Wildlife Area.2 unique versions available - 1992 Map of Van Dyne, 1996 Print
1992 Van Dyne1996 Print · USGSThe western shores of Lake Winnebago appear in the early nineties as the communities of Oshkosh and Van Dyne were steadily growing. Genealogists can trace family roots at numerous rural burial sites like Salem Cem, Schellers Cem, and New Elm Cem. - 1992 Map of Oshkosh, 1996 Print
1992 Oshkosh1996 Print · USGSThe Fox River waterfront and the urban core of Oshkosh are shown here in the 1990s. Researchers can trace the grounds of the Winnebago State Hospital, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, and the Soo Line rail corridor. - 2022 Map of Van Dyne, 2022 Print
2022 Van Dyne2022 Print · USGSThe southern outskirts of Oshkosh and the Lake Winnebago shoreline are captured in this recent survey. Researchers can trace family history through numerous local burial sites including Sacred Heart Cem and Wilhelmina Cem. - 2022 Map of Oshkosh, 2022 Print
2022 Oshkosh2022 Print · USGSOshkosh and its neighboring Lake Winnebago shorelines are captured in the 2020s, showcasing the area's modern university and institutional layout. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Riverside Cem, the Winnebago County Courthouse, and the expansive University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh campus.
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