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Old Maps of Jefferson County, Wisconsin

Explore 75 old maps of Jefferson County, spanning from 1890 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Jefferson County, WI maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Sun Prairie
    1890 Map of Sun Prairie
    1890 Sun Prairie
    1890 Print · USGS
    Eastern Dane County was a landscape of budding rail towns and glacial ridges in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Sun Prairie, Deerfield, and Marshall along the active corridors of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1890 Map of Stoughton
    1890 Map of Stoughton
    1890 Stoughton
    1890 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin during the 1890s shows a landscape of thriving river towns and expanding rail networks. Researchers can trace early family homesteads near Stebbinsville, Cooksville, and Fulton Center while following the historic route of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1891 Map of Waterloo
    1891 Map of Waterloo
    1891 Waterloo
    1891 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County was an agricultural and rail landscape during the 1890s, defined by its winding river systems and glacial lakes. Genealogists can trace property locations near Lake Mills, Aztalan, and the Crawfish River during this period of early growth.
  10. 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.
  13. 1892 Map of Watertown
    1892 Map of Watertown
    1892 Watertown
    1892 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Dodge counties at the close of the nineteenth century are defined by their winding river valleys and newly established rail corridors. Genealogists can trace family roots in early settlements like Watertown, Ixonia, and Sullivan, or follow the Rock River to its junction with the Oconomowoc River.
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 1894 Map of Waterloo
    1894 Map of Waterloo
    1894 Waterloo
    1894 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County was an expanding hub of rail and river commerce in the 1890s as several major lines connected new settlements. You can trace early township boundaries and find the footprints of Lake Mills and Waterloo alongside the Rock River.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1894 Map of Watertown
    1894 Map of Watertown
    1894 Watertown
    1894 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape shaped by glacial ridges and the iron horse. Genealogists can trace family footprints in settlements like Watertown, Ixonia, and Sullivan, or follow the rail lines that connected Lac La Belle to the wider region.
    5 unique versions available
  28. 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
  31. 1896 Map of Sun Prairie
    1896 Map of Sun Prairie
    1896 Sun Prairie
    1896 Print · USGS
    Eastern Dane County in the 1880s is captured here as a landscape of glacial ridges and emerging rail towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace early homesteads and rail stops like Deansville, Cottage Grove, and London.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 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
  37. 1905 Map of Sun Prairie, 1959 Print
    1905 Map of Sun Prairie, 1959 Print
    1905 Sun Prairie
    1959 Print · USGS
    In the early twentieth century, this part of Dane County was a thriving network of rail-stop towns and dairy farms. Genealogists and historians can trace the original rail paths of the Milwaukee Road through settlements like Sun Prairie, Deerfield, and Marshall.
  40. 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
  43. 1907 Map of Sun Prairie
    1907 Map of Sun Prairie
    1907 Sun Prairie
    1907 Print · USGS
    Eastern Dane County at the turn of the century shows a landscape of rail-connected dairy towns and glacial wetlands. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near York Center, Liberty Mound, and the old rail junction at London.
    8 unique versions available
  46. 1910 Map of Waterloo
    1910 Map of Waterloo
    1910 Waterloo
    1910 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County’s river valleys and rail hubs are preserved here during the Edwardian era. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through landmarks like Jefferson Junction, Hoopers Mill, and the early shoreline of Rock Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 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
  52. 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.
  55. 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.
  58. 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
  61. 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
  64. 1959 Map of Richwood, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Richwood, 1960 Print
    1959 Richwood
    1960 Print · USGS
    Dodge and Jefferson Counties come alive in the late fifties, showcasing a rural landscape defined by river confluences and the railroad. Researchers can locate many local landmarks, including Mamre Ch Cem, St Marks Sch, and the rail siding at Richwood.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1959 Map of Waterloo, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Waterloo, 1960 Print
    1959 Waterloo
    1960 Print · USGS
    Waterloo and its river-carved surroundings are captured here in the late fifties, showing a landscape shaped by glacial deposits and rail travel. Researchers can trace rural lineages through local landmarks like St Wenceslaus Ch, Oak Hill Cem, and the small river community of Hubbleton.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1959 Map of Lake Mills, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Lake Mills, 1961 Print
    1959 Lake Mills
    1961 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County in the late fifties showcases a landscape of glacial lakes and dairy-era rural schoolhouses centered on Rock Lake. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and institutions like Hoopers Mill, Faville Grove, and the Brick Street Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1959 Map of Helenville, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Helenville, 1961 Print
    1959 Helenville
    1961 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County agricultural life is captured here in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Chicago and North Western rail line. Genealogists can locate numerous rural landmarks like Sunshine Sch, Immanuel Ch, and Pioneer Cem.
    2 unique versions available
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