Old Maps of Lafayette, Wisconsin for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Lafayette with 31 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Lafayette has changed over the decades.


Lafayette, 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. 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

  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 Fall Creek, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Fall Creek, 1975 Print
    1972 Fall Creek
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Eau Claire River corridor is captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape shaped by dairy farming and the rail-line economy. Genealogists can trace family footprints near St Bridgets Cem, Seymour Central Sch, and the village of Fall Creek.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 1979 Map of Lake Eau Claire West, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Lake Eau Claire West, 1980 Print
    1979 Lake Eau Claire West
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Eau Claire river valley in the late seventies was a landscape of winding creeks and quiet settlements. Researchers can trace rural landmarks like Ludington, locate the Ludington Cem, or follow the Chicago and North Western rail line.

  11. 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

  12. 2010 Map of Fall Creek, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Fall Creek, 2010 Print
    2010 Fall Creek
    2010 Print · USGS
    Eau Claire County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape of river-fed valleys and rural homesteads centered on the village of Fall Creek. Researchers can locate family heritage sites like Trinity Cemetery and industrial landmarks such as the Vogler Flour Mill Dam.

  13. 2010 Map of Lake Wissota, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lake Wissota, 2010 Print
    2010 Lake Wissota
    2010 Print · USGS
    Chippewa County is centered on the massive reservoir of Lake Wissota during this era of modern development and recreation. Researchers can locate the Bateman Cemetery, trace the Old Abe State Trail, and explore the grounds of Lake Wissota State Park.

  14. 2010 Map of Lake Eau Claire West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lake Eau Claire West, 2010 Print
    2010 Lake Eau Claire West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Eau Claire County's rural landscape is documented here during the early twenty-first century, centered on the settlement of Ludington. Researchers can trace family history through the Ludington Cemetery and Bethlehem Cemetery or follow the path of the Eau Claire River.

  15. 2010 Map of Cadott, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Cadott, 2010 Print
    2010 Cadott
    2010 Print · USGS
    Cadott and the surrounding Wisconsin countryside are captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the Yellow River. Local researchers can locate family sites at Union Cemetery or Saint Rose Cemetery and trace the town's industrial ties to the Svetlik Milling Company Dam.

  16. 2013 Map of Cadott, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Cadott, 2013 Print
    2013 Cadott
    2013 Print · USGS
    Cadott and the surrounding Chippewa County countryside are documented here in the early twenty-first century as the village expanded near the Yellow River. Researchers can trace local landmarks and waterways including Crane Field Airport, Big Drywood Cr, and Paint Cr.

  17. 2013 Map of Lake Eau Claire West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lake Eau Claire West, 2013 Print
    2013 Lake Eau Claire West
    2013 Print · USGS
    Eau Claire County's river-fed landscapes are captured here during the early 2010s, showing the rural development of the region. Researchers can trace the path of the Eau Claire River past the settlement of Ludington and the western shores of Lake Eau Claire.

  18. 2013 Map of Fall Creek, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Fall Creek, 2013 Print
    2013 Fall Creek
    2013 Print · USGS
    The village of Fall Creek and its surrounding dairy and timber lands are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family road names and property boundaries near Fall Creek Pond, Big Falls, and the Pumpkin Valley lowlands.

  19. 2013 Map of Lake Wissota, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lake Wissota, 2013 Print
    2013 Lake Wissota
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Lafayette, including Chippewa Falls, Lake Hallie, and other nearby areas

  20. 2015 Map of Lake Eau Claire West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Lake Eau Claire West, 2015 Print
    2015 Lake Eau Claire West
    2015 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties are captured here in 2015, showing the region's complex network of creeks and rivers. Researchers can locate the Ludington settlement and trace family sites near Bethlehem Cem and Lake Eau Claire.

  21. 2015 Map of Fall Creek, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Fall Creek, 2015 Print
    2015 Fall Creek
    2015 Print · USGS
    The village of Fall Creek and the winding Eau Claire River dominate this Wisconsin landscape as it appeared in the mid-2010s. Local researchers can locate family landmarks such as Saint Bridgets Cemetery or trace the drainage of Ninemile Creek and Pumpkin Valley.

  22. 2015 Map of Cadott, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Cadott, 2015 Print
    2015 Cadott
    2015 Print · USGS
    In this modern survey of Chippewa County, the village of Cadott stands at the crossing of the Yellow River and a dense rural road network. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near several burial sites, including Union Cem, Goetz Cem, and Saint Rose Cem.

  23. 2015 Map of Lake Wissota, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Lake Wissota, 2015 Print
    2015 Lake Wissota
    2015 Print · USGS
    Chippewa County is centered on the massive reservoir and the growing outskirts of Chippewa Falls in the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace local landmarks and burial sites like Home Park Cem, the rural settlement of Bateman, and the Wissota Airport.

  24. 2018 Map of Cadott, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Cadott, 2018 Print
    2018 Cadott
    2018 Print · USGS
    Cadott and its surrounding Wisconsin countryside are shown here in the late twenty-teens as a river-centered community with deep agricultural roots. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through landmarks like Union Cem, Goetz Cem, and the streets of Cadott along the Yellow River.

  25. 2018 Map of Lake Wissota, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Lake Wissota, 2018 Print
    2018 Lake Wissota
    2018 Print · USGS
    Chippewa County is defined by the massive waters of Lake Wissota and the growing residential hubs of the late 2010s. Researchers can pinpoint specific landmarks like Home Park Cem, Bateman Cem, and the Wissota Airport.

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