1900-1909 Maps of Wisconsin

1. 1900 Map of St Croix Dalles

   

   1900 St Croix Dalles

   1900 Print · USGS

   The river gorge at the Wisconsin-Minnesota border comes alive in this late nineteenth-century survey, showing the twin hubs of the Dalles before modern expansion. Genealogists can trace family roots in Dresser Junction, El Salem, and the scattered lakefront farms of Farmington.

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4. 1900 Map of Lancaster

   

   1900 Lancaster

   1900 Print · USGS

   Grant County and the Mississippi River bluffs are captured at the close of the nineteenth century, showing a landscape of river towns and ridge-top farms. Researchers can trace the early rail corridors and vanished river landings from Cassville and Potosi to the county seat at Lancaster.

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7. 1901 Map of Denzer

   

   1901 Denzer

   1901 Print · USGS

   Sauk County at the turn of the century shows a landscape of narrow valleys and early rail corridors along the Baraboo River. Researchers can trace old crossroads like Pains Corners and Lodi Mill or find landmarks like Pewits Nest.

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10. 1901 Map of Milwaukee

    

    1901 Milwaukee

    1901 Print · USGS

    The Milwaukee lakefront and surrounding townships are shown here as a burgeoning industrial and rail corridor at the start of the 1900s. Trace early property and rail development at Whitefish Bay, Wauwatosa, and the defunct Dillman Sta. depot.

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13. 1901 Map of Poynette

    

    1901 Poynette

    1901 Print · USGS

    Wisconsin's rural heartland comes into focus at the dawn of the twentieth century, anchored by the railway corridor and the winding river. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Poynette, Wyocena, and Dekorra alongside small junctions like Morrisonville and Arlington.

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16. 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.

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19. 1901 Map of Bayview

    

    1901 Bayview

    1901 Print · USGS

    The Lake Michigan shoreline south of Milwaukee comes alive in the late Victorian era as industry and rail lines expand. Trace early coastal growth in Cudahy and South Milwaukee, or locate old interior settlements like New Coeln, Kilbournville, and Lamberton P.O..

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22. 1901 Map of Muskego

    

    1901 Muskego

    1901 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Wisconsin at the close of the nineteenth century was a landscape of budding dairy hubs and interconnected glacial lakes. Researchers can trace early rural life across these townships, finding legacy sites like Union Church, the path of the Wisconsin Central Railroad, and original footprints for Tess Corners and Big Bend.

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25. 1901 Map of The Dells

    

    1901 The Dells

    1901 Print · USGS

    Sauk County and the Wisconsin River Dells were already becoming a destination at the turn of the century. Trace the early rail lines and river landmarks like Mirror Lake, Kilbourn, and the distinctive Elephants Back.

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28. 1901 Map of St Croix Dalles

    

    1901 St Croix Dalles

    1901 Print · USGS

    The river-border between Wisconsin and Minnesota was a hub of rail activity and river commerce at the start of the twentieth century. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of the St. Paul and Duluth R. R. through Shafer and Taylors Falls, or locate old settlements like Franconia Station and Dresser Junction.

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31. 1902 Map of Portage

    

    1902 Portage

    1902 Print · USGS

    Portage and the surrounding marshlands of Columbia County appear here at the turn of the century, centered on the strategic divide between the Wisconsin River and Fox River. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the early footprints of Portage, the canal-era site of Fort Hope, and rural communities like Pardeeville and Marcellon.

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34. 1902 Map of Briggsville

    

    1902 Briggsville

    1902 Print · USGS

    The Wisconsin River valley at the turn of the century shows a landscape of river-and-rail industry. Trace the early township developments of Lewiston and Douglas, or locate original landmarks like the Levee and Big Spring.

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37. 1902 Map of Mineral Point

    

    1902 Mineral Point

    1902 Print · USGS

    Southwest Wisconsin and Northern Illinois are mapped here at the height of the regional mining era. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Illinois Central to vanished junctions and local landmarks like Meekers Grove, Calamine, and Elk Grove.

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40. 1902 Map of Wausau

    

    1902 Wausau

    1902 Print · USGS

    Wisconsin’s timber and rail heartland is meticulously documented at the turn of the century as Wausau and Merrill expand along the river. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and rail stops like Schofield, Granite Heights, and the grounds of the State Insane Asylum.

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43. 1902 Map of Elkader

    

    1902 Elkader

    1902 Print · USGS

    Northeast Iowa at the turn of the century is defined by the deep river valleys of the Mississippi, Turkey, and Volga. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines and early settlements like Elkader, Guttenberg, and Elkport as they appeared in 1898.

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46. 1902 Map of Marathon, 1938 Print

    

    1902 Marathon

    1938 Print · USGS

    Marathon County is captured here at the height of the timber era, when a dense network of logging railroads and new settlements defined the central Wisconsin woods. Genealogists and historians can trace early town sites like Athens, Rib Falls, and the specialized Connors Logging R. R.

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49. 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.

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52. 1903 Map of Waukon

    

    1903 Waukon

    1903 Print · USGS

    The Upper Mississippi River valley comes alive in the early 1900s, showing a landscape of steep bluffs, river landings, and early rail lines. You can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul RR to the county seat at Waukon or find old riverfront points like Harpers Ferry and Lansing.

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55. 1904 Map of West Bend

    

    1904 West Bend

    1904 Print · USGS

    Washington County at the turn of the century was a landscape of thriving river towns and vital rail corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of West Bend and Barton, or locate smaller rural junctions like Kirchhayn and Rockfield.

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58. 1904 Map of Port Washington

    

    1904 Port Washington

    1904 Print · USGS

    Ozaukee County’s lakefront and river valleys are captured here at the dawn of the twentieth century, showing a bustling landscape of rail-connected towns. Researchers can trace family roots in early settlements like Holy Cross, Belgium, and Ulao, or locate the specific rail depots and harbor works at Port Washington.

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61. 1904 Map of Hartford

    

    1904 Hartford

    1904 Print · USGS

    The Kettle Moraine region of Washington and Dodge counties comes into focus in this early century survey of Wisconsin’s glacial landscape. Genealogists can trace family roots through small settlements like Schleisingerville, Hochheim, and St. Lawrence, or locate landmarks like Holy Hill and Pike Lake.

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64. 1904 Map of Lancaster, 1953 Print

    

    1904 Lancaster

    1953 Print · USGS

    Southwest Wisconsin and its neighboring river lands are shown at the turn of the century as railroads began to dominate the ridge tops. Researchers can trace the development of the river-and-rail economy through sites like Spechts Ferry, Sinsinawa Mound, and Lancaster.

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67. 1904 Map of Madison, 1954 Print

    

    1904 Madison

    1954 Print · USGS

    Dane County's capital and its surrounding chain of lakes are shown here at the turn of the century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of the University of Wisconsin, the Fair Grounds, and settlements like Token and Norway Grove.

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70. 1904 Map of Lake Geneva, 1955 Print

    

    1904 Lake Geneva

    1955 Print · USGS

    Southeast Wisconsin at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by its great lakes and a dense network of competing rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early village footprints of Burlington, Genoa Junction, and Spring Prairie along the White River.

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73. 1905 Map of Racine

    

    1905 Racine

    1905 Print · USGS

    Coastal Wisconsin at the turn of the century is defined by its industrial lakefront and a dense web of competing rail lines. Researchers can trace the early city footprints of Racine and Kenosha alongside rail junctions like Corliss and Ranney.

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