Old Maps of Wisconsin for Academic Research

1. 1889 Map of Evansville

   

   1889 Evansville

   1889 Print · USGS

   Southern Wisconsin at the end of the nineteenth century was a landscape of growing rail towns and post offices scattered across glacial drumlins. Genealogists can trace family roots through the early plats of Evansville, Oregon, and the Lake View Post Office.

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4. 1890 Map of Madison

   

   1890 Madison

   1890 Print · USGS

   Madison and its surrounding lake country are captured in the late 1880s as the capital city began to dominate the central isthmus. Researchers can trace early rail corridors like the Madison and Northern Railroad and locate settlements such as Mendota and Token Creek.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 1891 Map of Bayview

    

    1891 Bayview

    1891 Print · USGS

    Southern Wisconsin at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape of burgeoning rail corridors and quiet farming townships along the Lake Michigan shore. Genealogists and local historians can trace early settlements like Paynesville, Caledonia, and Franksville.

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22. 1891 Map of Muskego, 1896 Print

    

    1891 Muskego

    1896 Print · USGS

    Southeast Wisconsin in the early 1890s was a landscape of expansive lake systems and rural townships connected by early rail and river routes. Genealogists can trace family holdings and vanished crossroads like Big Bend, Prospect Hill, and Denoon.

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25. 1891 Map of Janesville, 1956 Print

    

    1891 Janesville

    1956 Print · USGS

    The Rock River corridor in the 1890s appears as a burgeoning industrial landscape anchored by the rail hubs of Janesville and Beloit. Genealogists and historians can trace old property sites near Hanover, Afton, and the early settlements of Stevens and Fellows.

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28. 1892 Map of Milwaukee

    

    1892 Milwaukee

    1892 Print · USGS

    Wisconsin’s industrial heartland is documented here during a period of rapid rail expansion and urban growth along the western shore of Lake Michigan. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail junctions and settlements such as Schwartzburg Junction, Mequon Sta., and Thiensville.

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31. 1892 Map of Waukesha

    

    1892 Waukesha

    1892 Print · USGS

    Southeast Wisconsin in the 1890s was a critical junction of rail lines and river valleys connecting small industrial settlements. Trace the early development of Waukesha and Wauwatosa before suburban expansion, or locate vanished stops like Templeton and Brookfield Junction.

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34. 1892 Map of Racine

    

    1892 Racine

    1892 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Wisconsin's lakeshore was a hub of rail and river industry at the close of the nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early street grids of Racine and Kenosha or locate vanished rail stops at Western Union Junction and Windsor.

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37. 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.

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40. 1892 Map of Madison

    

    1892 Madison

    1892 Print · USGS

    Dane County in the late nineteenth century centers on the emerging isthmus city of Madison and its surrounding glacial lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-aligned settlements like Waunakee, De Forest, and Mac Farland alongside the banks of Lake Mendota.

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43. 1892 Map of Oconomowoc

    

    1892 Oconomowoc

    1892 Print · USGS

    Waukesha County's lake country is captured in the early 1890s, revealing a landscape defined by glacial waters and nascent rail lines. Researchers can trace the early development of Delafield and Hartland or locate old stops like Lakeside Station and Giffords.

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46. 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.

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49. 1892 Map of Port Washington

    

    1892 Port Washington

    1892 Print · USGS

    Ozaukee County’s lakefront and river valleys are captured here during the 1890s as the railroad era transformed the Wisconsin coast. Researchers can trace historic property locations and vanished stops like Ulao Station, Deekers, and Hamilton along the banks of the Milwaukee River.

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52. 1892 Map of Eagle

    

    1892 Eagle

    1892 Print · USGS

    Southeast Wisconsin's glaciated landscape is captured here in the late nineteenth century as new rail lines transformed the frontier into a network of dairy and mill towns. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and rail stops like Genesee Depot, Caldwell Prairie, and Eagleville near the shores of Phantom Lake.

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55. 1893 Map of Delavan

    

    1893 Delavan

    1893 Print · USGS

    Walworth County at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape of growing lakefront communities and vital rail junctions. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Delavan, Elkhorn, and Sharon, alongside lakeside landmarks like Williams Bay and Fontana.

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58. 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.

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61. 1893 Map of Janesville

    

    1893 Janesville

    1893 Print · USGS

    Rock County at the close of the nineteenth century is a bustling hub of rail activity and river commerce. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early city footprints of Janesville and Beloit or locate vanished rural stops like Fellows and Stevens.

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64. 1893 Map of Silver Lake

    

    1893 Silver Lake

    1893 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Wisconsin at the end of the nineteenth century is a land of emerging rail hubs and numerous glacial lakes. You can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad through Union Grove or explore the water-rich landscape around Silver Lake and Camp Lake.

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67. 1893 Map of Brodhead

    

    1893 Brodhead

    1893 Print · USGS

    Southern Wisconsin is captured in the late nineteenth century as rail lines and river valleys shaped the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace early village sites like Brodhead, Magnolia Station, and Orford along the Chicago Milwaukee and Saint Paul Railroad.

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70. 1893 Map of Shopiere

    

    1893 Shopiere

    1893 Print · USGS

    Rock County's rural landscape is captured here in the 1890s, when steam rail dominated the local economy and travel. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early footprints of Clinton Junction, the winding path of Turtle Creek, and small rural centers like Emerald Grove.

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73. 1893 Map of Geneva

    

    1893 Geneva

    1893 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Wisconsin thrived as a rail and lakeside hub in the 1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near Geneva, Slades Corners, and Springfield, or follow the routes of the Wisconsin Central Railroad.

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