Old Maps of Anson, Wisconsin for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 21 historic maps of Anson. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Anson, WI maps

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  1. 1934 Map of Chippewa Falls, 1967 Print
    1934 Map of Chippewa Falls, 1967 Print
    1934 Chippewa Falls
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Chippewa and Eau Claire River valleys are captured here in the 1930s as vital rail and water hubs. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Old Badger Mills, Anson Sta, and dozens of rural schoolhouses such as Tilden Mill Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1936 Map of Chippewa Falls
    1936 Map of Chippewa Falls
    1936 Chippewa Falls
    1936 Print · USGS
    Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire are captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape defined by the convergence of major rivers and the massive Lake Wissota. Trace the rail lines of the C and NW Line or locate ancestral sites like Old Badger Mills, Hallie Ch, and numerous rural schools.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1949 Map of Bloomer, 1966 Print
    1949 Map of Bloomer, 1966 Print
    1949 Bloomer
    1966 Print · USGS
    The dairy farms and lake country of northwestern Wisconsin are captured here in the late 1940s. Genealogists can trace rural family roots through numerous local schools and cemeteries, from Mile Corner Sch and Modern Sch to Tillinghast Cem and Rutledge Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1951 Map of Bloomer
    1951 Map of Bloomer
    1951 Bloomer
    1951 Print · USGS
    Post-war Chippewa County is seen here during a period of rural consolidation across its glaciated lake country. Local researchers can trace family roots through numerous country schools and cemeteries, including Tillinghast Cem, Emanuel Ch, and Larson Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1951 Map of Cornell, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Cornell, 1953 Print
    1951 Cornell
    1953 Print · USGS
    Central Chippewa County in the early fifties shows a landscape of river-driven industry and rural community life. Genealogists can trace family roots at Bohemia Cem or St Joseph Cem, and locate numerous schools like Firth Sch (Aband).

  6. 1952 Map of Cadott, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Cadott, 1954 Print
    1952 Cadott
    1954 Print · USGS
    Chippewa and Eau Claire counties were defined by a thriving network of small school districts and railroad towns in the early fifties. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like St Rose Cem, Bethlehem Ch, and Baker Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 1953 Map of Rice Lake, 1967 Print
    1953 Map of Rice Lake, 1967 Print
    1953 Rice Lake
    1967 Print · USGS
    Northwest Wisconsin during the mid-fifties reveals a landscape defined by timber, rail, and water. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of river towns like Ladysmith and Rice Lake along the Soo Line and Chicago and North Western railroads.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 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.

  10. 1959 Map of Rice Lake
    1959 Map of Rice Lake
    1959 Rice Lake
    1959 Print · USGS
    Northwest Wisconsin in the late fifties was a land of expanding road networks and deep-seated timber history. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Soo Line RR and Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha Ry as they link settlements from Spooner to Medford.

  11. 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.

  12. 1972 Map of Lake Wissota, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Lake Wissota, 1975 Print
    1972 Lake Wissota
    1975 Print · USGS
    Lake Wissota and the eastern outskirts of Chippewa Falls are seen here in the early seventies as the area balanced recreation with industry. Trace local genealogy and infrastructure at Home Park Cem, Anson (Station), and the Soo Line railroad.

  13. 1973 Map of Crescent, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Crescent, 1977 Print
    1973 Crescent
    1977 Print · USGS
    Chippewa County in the early seventies remains defined by its winding river valleys and rural crossroads settlements. Researchers can trace the heritage of small communities through landmarks like the Bohemian Cem, Cobban, and the Big Drywood Ch.

  14. 1975 Map of Jim Falls, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Jim Falls, 1978 Print
    1975 Jim Falls
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Chippewa River valley in the mid-1970s is shown here at its industrial and recreational peak. Local historians can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line and locate landmarks like the Copp Cem and the Substa Powerplant at Jim Falls.

  15. 1979 Map of Cadott, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Cadott, 1980 Print
    1979 Cadott
    1980 Print · USGS
    Cadott and the surrounding Wisconsin townships are shown in detail during the late 1970s, as the Yellow River shaped the local geography. Researchers can find several burial sites like St Rose Cem and Goetz Cem, or trace rural landmarks like the Crane Landing Strip.

  16. 1980 Map of Bloomer
    1980 Map of Bloomer
    1980 Bloomer
    1980 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Wisconsin at the start of the eighties shows a landscape deeply connected to its rivers and rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Bloomer, Ladysmith, and Chetek or locate local landmarks like Brunet Island State Park and the Soo Line rail corridors.

  17. 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

  18. 2022 Map of Crescent, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Crescent, 2022 Print
    2022 Crescent
    2022 Print · USGS
    Chippewa County is documented here during the early twenty-first century, centered on the riverfront hamlets of Cobban and Drywood. Family historians can locate several rural burial sites like Bohemian Cem and trace the path of the Old Abe State Trl along the river.

  19. 2022 Map of Jim Falls, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Jim Falls, 2022 Print
    2022 Jim Falls
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Chippewa River corridor in northern Wisconsin is captured here during the early twenty-first century, centered on the settlement of Jim Falls. Researchers can trace the shoreline of Old Abe Lake or locate family sites near Copp Cem and Cornell Lake.

  20. 2022 Map of Lake Wissota, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lake Wissota, 2022 Print
    2022 Lake Wissota
    2022 Print · USGS
    The waters of Lake Wissota and the Chippewa River define this region east of Chippewa Falls in the early 21st century. Researchers can trace local history through the Bateman Cem or follow the Old Abe State Trl through Norma.

  21. 2022 Map of Cadott, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Cadott, 2022 Print
    2022 Cadott
    2022 Print · USGS
    Cadott and the surrounding Chippewa County countryside are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the Yellow River flows past the village center. Researchers can locate local landmarks like Crane Field and rural burial sites such as the Buetow Family Cem and Saint Rose Cem.

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