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.
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Big Flats, WI maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Green Bay, 1968 Print
    1955 Map of Green Bay, 1968 Print
    1955 Green Bay
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central 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

  2. 1958 Map of Arkdale, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Arkdale, 1960 Print
    1958 Arkdale
    1960 Print · USGS
    In 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.

  3. 1958 Map of Coloma, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Coloma, 1960 Print
    1958 Coloma
    1960 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  4. 1967 Map of Roche A Cri, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Roche A Cri, 1969 Print
    1967 Roche A Cri
    1969 Print · USGS
    The 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

  5. 1967 Map of Arkdale NE, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Arkdale NE, 1969 Print
    1967 Arkdale NE
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central 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

  6. 1967 Map of Arkdale, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Arkdale, 1969 Print
    1967 Arkdale
    1969 Print · USGS
    Adams 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

  7. 1968 Map of Coloma NW, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Coloma NW, 1971 Print
    1968 Coloma NW
    1971 Print · USGS
    Adams 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

  8. 1968 Map of Coloma SW, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Coloma SW, 1971 Print
    1968 Coloma SW
    1971 Print · USGS
    Adams 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

  9. 1969 Map of Arkdale NW, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Arkdale NW, 1971 Print
    1969 Arkdale NW
    1971 Print · USGS
    The 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

  10. 1985 Map of Wisconsin Rapids
    1985 Map of Wisconsin Rapids
    1985 Wisconsin Rapids
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central 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

  11. 2010 Map of Arkdale NE, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Arkdale NE, 2010 Print
    2010 Arkdale NE
    2010 Print · USGS
    Big 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.

  12. 2010 Map of Coloma NW, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Coloma NW, 2010 Print
    2010 Coloma NW
    2010 Print · USGS
    Big 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.

  13. 2010 Map of Arkdale, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Arkdale, 2010 Print
    2010 Arkdale
    2010 Print · USGS
    Adams 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.

  14. 2010 Map of Arkdale NW, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Arkdale NW, 2010 Print
    2010 Arkdale NW
    2010 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  15. 2010 Map of Roche A Cri, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Roche A Cri, 2010 Print
    2010 Roche A Cri
    2010 Print · USGS
    Central 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.

  16. 2010 Map of Coloma SW, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Coloma SW, 2010 Print
    2010 Coloma SW
    2010 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin’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.

  17. 2013 Map of Coloma NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Coloma NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Coloma NW
    2013 Print · USGS
    Adams 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.

  18. 2013 Map of Roche A Cri, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Roche A Cri, 2013 Print
    2013 Roche A Cri
    2013 Print · USGS
    Adams 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.

  19. 2013 Map of Arkdale NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Arkdale NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Arkdale NW
    2013 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  20. 2013 Map of Coloma SW, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Coloma SW, 2013 Print
    2013 Coloma SW
    2013 Print · USGS
    Adams 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.

  21. 2013 Map of Arkdale NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Arkdale NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Arkdale NE
    2013 Print · USGS
    Big 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.

  22. 2013 Map of Arkdale, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Arkdale, 2013 Print
    2013 Arkdale
    2013 Print · USGS
    Adams 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.

  23. 2015 Map of Arkdale NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Arkdale NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Arkdale NE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Adams 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.

  24. 2015 Map of Coloma NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Coloma NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Coloma NW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Adams 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.

  25. 2015 Map of Arkdale NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Arkdale NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Arkdale NW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Along 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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