Old Maps of Nelson, Wisconsin for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 16 historic maps of Nelson. 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.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Nelson.
Nelson, WI maps
(16)- 1932 Map of Wabasha
1932 Wabasha1932 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1932 Map of Alma
1932 Alma1932 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1950 Map of Alma, 1952 Print
1950 Alma1952 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1951 Map of Wabasha
1951 Wabasha1951 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1953 Map of Saint Paul, 1964 Print
1953 Saint Paul1964 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1953 Map of Eau Claire, 1965 Print
1953 Eau Claire1965 Print · USGSWest-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 - 1958 Map of Eau Claire
1958 Eau Claire1958 Print · USGSWestern 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. - 1959 Map of Saint Paul
1959 Saint Paul1959 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1964 Map of Eau Claire
1964 Eau Claire1964 Print · USGSWest-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. - 1974 Map of Wabasha North, 1976 Print
1974 Wabasha North1976 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1974 Map of Urne, 1977 Print
1974 Urne1977 Print · USGSBuffalo 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. - 1985 Map of Rochester
1985 Rochester1985 Print · USGSSoutheastern 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. - 1985 Map of Winona
1985 Winona1985 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1989 Map of Rochester
1989 Rochester1989 Print · USGSSoutheastern 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 - 2022 Map of Urne, 2022 Print
2022 Urne2022 Print · USGSBuffalo County is captured in the early 2020s, showing the steep coulees and river bluffs of the Driftless Area. Researchers can trace family sites near Nelson Cem, follow the winding Great River Rd, and locate landmarks like Rattlesnake Bluff and Urne. - 2022 Map of Wabasha North, 2022 Print
2022 Wabasha North2022 Print · USGSThe Mississippi and Chippewa rivers meet in a complex of islands and sloughs during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the riverfront layout of Wabasha, explore the bluffs at Fivemile Bluff, and locate historic sites like Reads Landing and Riverview Cem.
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