Old Maps of Buffalo, Wisconsin

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Buffalo, WI maps

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  1. 1929 Map of Fountain City
    1929 Map of Fountain City
    1929 Fountain City
    1929 Print · USGS
    In the late twenties, the Mississippi River bluffs near Fountain City were defined by a steep landscape of narrow valleys and ridge-top farms. Researchers can trace dozens of rural school sites like Buffalo Ridge Sch and Oak Grove Sch among the winding tracks of State Hwy 35.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1934 Map of Winona, 1955 Print
    1934 Map of Winona, 1955 Print
    1934 Winona
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley in the mid-1930s reveals a complex network of rail lines and river engineering. Researchers can trace the grounds of St Marys College, find rural schools like Meyers Sch, and locate the early infrastructure of Lock and Dam No 5A.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1937 Map of Winona
    1937 Map of Winona
    1937 Winona
    1937 Print · USGS
    In the mid-thirties, the Mississippi River valley near Winona was a bustling network of rail yards and river channels. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local communities through landmarks like St Marys College, the St Marys Cem, and vanished schoolhouses like Bohris Valley Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Eau Claire, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Eau Claire, 1965 Print
    1953 Eau Claire
    1965 Print · USGS
    West-central Wisconsin in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of river-valley industry and vast wildlife refuges during the transition from rails to modern highways. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Chicago and North Western or locate family-named landmarks like Decorah Mound and Chippewa Island.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Eau Claire
    1958 Map of Eau Claire
    1958 Eau Claire
    1958 Print · USGS
    Western Wisconsin in the late fifties shows a landscape of growing regional hubs and massive wildlife refuges. Trace the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western between Eau Claire and Marshfield, or explore the terrain around Iron Mound and Lake Wissota.

  6. 1964 Map of Eau Claire
    1964 Map of Eau Claire
    1964 Eau Claire
    1964 Print · USGS
    West-central Wisconsin in the mid-1960s was a hub of river-driven industry and expanding rail networks. Researchers can trace historic homesteads near Menomonie, follow the Soo Line RR through Marshfield, or explore the grounds of the Camp McCoy Military Reservation.

  7. 1972 Map of Winona West, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Winona West, 1975 Print
    1972 Winona West
    1975 Print · USGS
    The riverfront city of Winona is shown in the early seventies as a thriving center for education and rail transit. Researchers can trace the grounds of Winona State College, the corridors of the Chicago and North Western, and landmarks like Sugarloaf.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1972 Map of Winona East, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Winona East, 1975 Print
    1972 Winona East
    1975 Print · USGS
    The riverfront and steep bluffs of the upper Mississippi are captured here in the early seventies. Genealogists and historians can locate St Marys Cem, trace the rail lines through Bluff Siding, and see the footprint of Winona and its schools.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1972 Map of Fountain City, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Fountain City, 1975 Print
    1972 Fountain City
    1975 Print · USGS
    Fountain City and the Mississippi River bluffs are captured in the early seventies, showing a landscape of steep ridges and deep valleys. Researchers can locate family landmarks like St Marys Cem, trace the Burlington Northern line, or explore Merrick State Park.

  10. 1973 Map of Dodge, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Dodge, 1975 Print
    1973 Dodge
    1975 Print · USGS
    Western Wisconsin's river valleys and steep ridges are captured in the early seventies, showing the rural character of the Driftless Area. Researchers can find family burial sites like Bohris Valley Cem and trace the Green Bay and Western rail line near Dodge.

  11. 1985 Map of Winona
    1985 Map of Winona
    1985 Winona
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley and the coulees of the Driftless Area are shown here in the mid-1980s as the river's lock-and-dam system was well-established. Researchers can trace the riverfront at Winona, explore the bluffs near Galesville, or locate landmarks like Sugarloaf and Merrick State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 2022 Map of Winona East, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Winona East, 2022 Print
    2022 Winona East
    2022 Print · USGS
    Winona and the Mississippi River valley are documented in this contemporary survey of the Minnesota-Wisconsin border. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Saint Mary's Cem of Winona and Piper Valley Cem alongside modern features like Sugarloaf.

  13. 2022 Map of Dodge, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Dodge, 2022 Print
    2022 Dodge
    2022 Print · USGS
    The coulee country along the Buffalo and Trempealeau county border is shown here in the modern era. Family historians can trace local landmarks across Buehler Valley and Arcadia Ridge, or locate burial sites like Cortland Cem and Sacred Heart Cem.

  14. 2022 Map of Fountain City, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Fountain City, 2022 Print
    2022 Fountain City
    2022 Print · USGS
    Fountain City sits at the edge of the Mississippi River in the early 2020s, showing the dramatic bluff topography of Buffalo County. Researchers can trace family plots at Saint Mary's Cem and explore the rugged coulees of Eagle Valley and Doelle Valley.

  15. 2022 Map of Winona West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Winona West, 2022 Print
    2022 Winona West
    2022 Print · USGS
    The upper Mississippi riverfront comes alive in this survey of the river valley and its surrounding bluffs. Genealogists and historians can locate Woodlawn Cem, trace the CP Rail corridor, and explore the campuses of Winona State University and Goodview.

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