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Old Maps of Nelson, Wisconsin

Explore 40 old maps of Nelson, spanning from 1929 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1929 Map of Durand, 1970 Print
    1929 Map of Durand, 1970 Print
    1929 Durand
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Chippewa River valley in the late 1920s reveals a landscape of river-bottom settlements and upland family farms. Genealogists can trace rural roots through numerous schoolhouses like Woods Corner Sch and landmarks like the Meridean Ferry.
  4. 1932 Map of Wabasha
    1932 Map of Wabasha
    1932 Wabasha
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley near the Chippewa delta was a thriving hub of rail and river commerce in the early thirties. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and community hubs through landmarks like Hicks Valley Sch, Stockholm, and the river crossing at Nelson.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1932 Map of Durand
    1932 Map of Durand
    1932 Durand
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Chippewa River valley in the early 1930s is a landscape of complex waterways and bustling rural districts. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of country schools like Luna Sch and trace the old rail lines serving Durand and Dunnville.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1932 Map of Alma
    1932 Map of Alma
    1932 Alma
    1932 Print · USGS
    The river valleys and high ridges of Buffalo County are captured here in the early 1930s, showing a landscape of small farms and rural schoolhouses. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of this community through dozen of school sites like Mill Creek Sch and Cascade Sch, alongside the U S Game Refuge and the rail lines through Alma.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1935 Map of Arkansaw
    1935 Map of Arkansaw
    1935 Arkansaw
    1935 Print · USGS
    The rural uplands and river valleys of Pepin and Dunn Counties are captured here during the mid-1930s. Researchers can trace dozens of country school sites like Point Sch and Knight Sch, or locate family landmarks at Exile and Eau Galle Mill.
  16. 1941 Map of Arkansaw
    1941 Map of Arkansaw
    1941 Arkansaw
    1941 Print · USGS
    Pepin and Pierce counties appear at the start of the 1940s as a land of rural schools and river-valley farming. Researchers can trace family sites at Plum City, Dead Lake Cem, or schools like Maxwell Prairie Sch along the Chippewa River.
  19. 1942 Map of Arkansaw
    1942 Map of Arkansaw
    1942 Arkansaw
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area of Pepin and Pierce counties comes to life in the 1940s, showing a landscape of deep coulees and river valleys. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools like Whipple Hill Sch and historic local landmarks such as St Joseph Ch and Exile.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1950 Map of Alma, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Alma, 1952 Print
    1950 Alma
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley serves as a bustling corridor for rail and river traffic at mid-century. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like St Paul Ch, Church Valley Cem, and the riverfront town of Alma.
    8 unique versions available
  25. 1951 Map of Wabasha
    1951 Map of Wabasha
    1951 Wabasha
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley and Lake Pepin define this mid-century landscape at the border of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Researchers can trace rural school districts like Scott Settlement Sch and old river settlements from Stockholm to Wabasha.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1953 Map of Saint Paul, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Saint Paul, 1964 Print
    1953 Saint Paul
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the Mississippi River valley are captured here at a mid-century turning point. Trace the early growth of Minneapolis and Saint Paul alongside landmarks like Lake Minnetonka and the St Croix River.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 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.
  37. 1959 Map of Saint Paul
    1959 Map of Saint Paul
    1959 Saint Paul
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and southeastern Minnesota appear here in the late fifties, showing the peak of the rail era and post-war suburban growth. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Lake Minnetonka, the Univ Of Minn Rosemount Research Center, or the growing neighborhoods of Richfield.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 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.
  43. 1972 Map of Ella, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Ella, 1975 Print
    1972 Ella
    1975 Print · USGS
    The river bluffs and bottomlands of the Chippewa River valley are captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by water and rail. Genealogists and local historians can locate Little Plum Church, Maxville Cemetery, and the remote heights of Goatback.
  46. 1972 Map of Durand South, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Durand South, 1975 Print
    1972 Durand South
    1975 Print · USGS
    The river and rail corridor of the Chippewa River meets the rugged bluff country of Buffalo County during the early 1970s. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific RR or locate family sites at St Mary Cem and North Branch Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1974 Map of Wabasha South, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Wabasha South, 1976 Print
    1974 Wabasha South
    1976 Print · USGS
    The river bluffs and bottomlands of Wabasha County are captured here in the mid-seventies as the rail-and-river economy persists. Genealogy and local history enthusiasts can trace the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line through Wabasha, Midland Junction, and the St Agnes Cem near Kellogg.
  52. 1974 Map of Wabasha North, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Wabasha North, 1976 Print
    1974 Wabasha North
    1976 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Mississippi and Chippewa Rivers comes alive in the mid-seventies, showing the riverfront towns of Wabasha and Reads Landing. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Felix Cem and Riverview Cem alongside the heavy rail corridors of the Burlington Northern.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1974 Map of Alma, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Alma, 1976 Print
    1974 Alma
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Upper Mississippi River corridor is captured here in the mid-1970s, showing the intricate wetlands and industrial river crossings of the border region. You can trace the rail lines of the Burlington Northern and locate sites like Lock and Dam No 4 or the Mill Creek Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1974 Map of Urne, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Urne, 1977 Print
    1974 Urne
    1977 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County's river bluffs and interior valleys are captured here in the mid-seventies, showing the intersection of rail transport and rural life. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Lyster Ch, Church Valley Cem, and the tracks of the Burlington Northern.
  61. 1985 Map of Hastings
    1985 Map of Hastings
    1985 Hastings
    1985 Print · USGS
    The river valleys of the St. Croix and Mississippi dominate this mid-eighties landscape as they border Minnesota and Wisconsin. You can trace the boundaries of the Prairie Island Indian Res, find the old rail alignments of the SOO LINE, and locate remote bluffs like Rattlesnake Point.
  64. 1985 Map of Rochester
    1985 Map of Rochester
    1985 Rochester
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Minnesota in the mid-eighties centers on the growth of Rochester and its surrounding river valleys. Trace family roots and old rail lines through Mantorville, Pine Island, and along the Mississippi River near Lake Pepin.
  67. 1985 Map of Eau Claire
    1985 Map of Eau Claire
    1985 Eau Claire
    1985 Print · USGS
    Western Wisconsin's river valleys and growing mid-century cities are captured here in the mid-eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western railroad and locate rural landmarks like Dells Millpond and Nine Mile Island.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 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
  73. 1989 Map of Rochester
    1989 Map of Rochester
    1989 Rochester
    1989 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Minnesota and the Mississippi River bluffs are captured here in the late eighties as the region balanced urban growth with its river-and-rail heritage. Researchers can trace the development of Rochester and find smaller rail towns like Kasson, Dodge Center, and Zumbrota.
    2 unique versions available
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