Old Maps of Big Flats, Wisconsin for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 40 historic maps of Big Flats. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
- Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
- Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.
Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Big Flats.
Big Flats, WI maps
(40)- 1955 Map of Green Bay, 1968 Print1955 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
- 1958 Map of Arkdale, 1960 Print1958 Arkdale1960 Print · USGSIn the late fifties, the central Wisconsin landscape of Adams County was defined by the massive Petenwell Flowage and rural farming life. Genealogists can trace family names at Violet Lawn Sch, Spring Branch Cem, and the settlement of Arkdale.
- 1958 Map of Coloma, 1960 Print1958 Coloma1960 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1967 Map of Roche A Cri, 1969 Print1967 Roche A Cri1969 Print · USGSThe sandstone bluffs and prairie flats of Adams County are captured here in the late sixties, during the peak of the region's mid-century rural development. Trace local landmarks like Rabbit Rock, the Pineland Sch, and the quiet Cottonville Cem along the creek.2 unique versions available
- 1967 Map of Arkdale NE, 1969 Print1967 Arkdale NE1969 Print · USGSCentral Wisconsin in the late 1960s shows a landscape of growing recreational lakes and established rural townships like Rome and Big Flats. Genealogists and local historians can locate Spring Branch Cem, Zion Ch, and the high point at Dorro Couche Lookout Tower.2 unique versions available
- 1967 Map of Arkdale, 1969 Print1967 Arkdale1969 Print · USGSAdams County in the late sixties reveals a landscape transformed by the Wisconsin River reservoirs. Genealogists can locate several local burial grounds including Monroe Center Cem and East Arkdale Cem, or trace the rural road network near Arkdale.3 unique versions available
- 1968 Map of Coloma NW, 1971 Print1968 Coloma NW1971 Print · USGSAdams County land and the Portage County line are shown here in the late sixties as the rural road grid matured. Genealogists and local historians can locate Holliday Cemetery, Coloma-Leola Cemetery, and landmarks like Owens Rock.2 unique versions available
- 1968 Map of Coloma SW, 1971 Print1968 Coloma SW1971 Print · USGSAdams County’s wetland landscapes are captured here in the late sixties, showing the intersection of four townships amidst a network of glacial creeks. Local historians can locate the Indian Cem or trace the geography around Ship Rock and Big Roche a Cri Creek.2 unique versions available
- 1969 Map of Arkdale NW, 1971 Print1969 Arkdale NW1971 Print · USGSThe shorelines of the Wisconsin River define the local landscape during the late sixties, where recreation and military activity exist side-by-side. Trace old landmarks like Cranberry Rock Lookout Tower, the settlement at New Rome, and the expansive National Guard Bombing and Gunnery Range.3 unique versions available
- 1985 Map of Wisconsin Rapids1985 Wisconsin Rapids1985 Print · USGSCentral 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
- 2010 Map of Arkdale NE, 2010 Print2010 Arkdale NE2010 Print · USGSBig Flats and the surrounding Adams County countryside appear in this 2010 survey as a landscape of managed waterways and rural roads. Researchers can trace family history at Spring Branch Cemetery or locate landmarks like the Dorro Couche Lookout Tower.
- 2010 Map of Coloma NW, 2010 Print2010 Coloma NW2010 Print · USGSBig Flats and the Leola area are shown here during a period of modern land and water management. You can trace the network of drainage controls like Leola 15 Dam, find family history at Holliday Cemetery, or locate landmarks like Keystone Rock.
- 2010 Map of Arkdale, 2010 Print2010 Arkdale2010 Print · USGSAdams County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape of river-fed settlements and quiet rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family history through a high density of burial sites like Monroe Center Cemetery and South Arkdale Cemetery, or locate specific structures near the Arkdale 3WR1429 Dam.
- 2010 Map of Arkdale NW, 2010 Print2010 Arkdale NW2010 Print · USGSThe eastern shores of Petenwell Lake are captured here during the first decade of the 2000s. Genealogists and local historians can locate New Rome and Greenwood Cemetery, or trace the winding path of Fourteenmile Creek.
- 2010 Map of Roche A Cri, 2010 Print2010 Roche A Cri2010 Print · USGSCentral Wisconsin geography at the turn of the decade is defined by the winding Big Roche a Cri Creek and the wooded surrounds of Big Flats. Genealogists and historians can locate the Cottonville Cemetery and landmarks like Rabbit Rock.
- 2010 Map of Coloma SW, 2010 Print2010 Coloma SW2010 Print · USGSWisconsin’s central sand plains are captured here in the early 21st century, showing a rural landscape defined by glacial creeks and straight country roads. Researchers can locate the Indian Cemetery and the prominent Ship Rock landmark along the winding course of Little Roche a Cri Creek.
- 2013 Map of Coloma NW, 2013 Print2013 Coloma NW2013 Print · USGSAdams County in the early twenty-first century is defined by its sand-country hydrology and geologic landmarks. Genealogists and hikers can trace the paths of Fourteenmile Creek and Big Roche a Cri Creek or locate landmarks like Owens Rock and Keystone Rock.
- 2013 Map of Roche A Cri, 2013 Print2013 Roche A Cri2013 Print · USGSAdams County at the start of the 2010s reveals a landscape of striking rock formations and glacial waterways. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural layouts of Cottonville and Big Flats, or locate landmarks like Rabbit Rock and Zanadu Airport.
- 2013 Map of Arkdale NW, 2013 Print2013 Arkdale NW2013 Print · USGSThe sprawling waters of Petenwell Lake define this Adams County landscape as it appeared in the early 2010s. Trace the development of New Rome and identify regional landmarks like the Cranberry Rock Lookout Tower and Yellow Banks.
- 2013 Map of Coloma SW, 2013 Print2013 Coloma SW2013 Print · USGSAdams County in the early twenty-first century is defined by its rural grid and winding waterways. Trace the paths of Little Roche a Cri Cr and Carter Cr, or locate landmarks like Ship Rock along the WI-21 corridor.
- 2013 Map of Arkdale NE, 2013 Print2013 Arkdale NE2013 Print · USGSBig Flats and the surrounding Adams County lakelands are seen here in the early twenty-first century as recreation-based residential growth reshapes the landscape. Map collectors and researchers can trace the intricate developments around Lake Arrowhead and locate landmarks like the Dorro Couche Lookout Tower.
- 2013 Map of Arkdale, 2013 Print2013 Arkdale2013 Print · USGSAdams County in the early twenty-first century is defined by its massive reservoirs and the rural grids of Strongs Prairie and Arkdale. You can trace the winding course of Big Roche a Cri Creek or locate family properties along BLACKHAWK DR and CO HWY-Z.
- 2015 Map of Arkdale NE, 2015 Print2015 Arkdale NE2015 Print · USGSAdams County’s northern lakes region is shown here in the mid-2010s, capturing the residential growth around a central chain of reservoirs. Genealogists and local historians can locate Spring Branch Cem, Niebull Cem, and the high ground of Dorra Cooshe Mtn.
- 2015 Map of Coloma NW, 2015 Print2015 Coloma NW2015 Print · USGSAdams County in the mid-2010s reveals a landscape defined by controlled waters and rural crossroads. Researchers can trace the path of Big Roche a Cri Cr, locate the Holliday Cem, and explore landmarks like Owens Rock or Lake Camelot.
- 2015 Map of Arkdale NW, 2015 Print2015 Arkdale NW2015 Print · USGSAlong the shores of Petenwell Lake in the mid-2010s, this map reveals a landscape defined by the Wisconsin River and growing lakeside communities. Trace residential developments around New Rome and Lake Arrowhead or locate local landmarks like Greenwood Cem.
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