Old Maps of Columbia County, Wisconsin for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Columbia County with 46 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 Columbia County has changed over the decades.


Columbia County, WI maps

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  1. 1895 Map of Baraboo
    1895 Map of Baraboo
    1895 Baraboo
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia County, including Baraboo, Prairie du Sac, and other nearby areas
    9 unique versions available

  2. 1901 Map of Poynette
    1901 Map of Poynette
    1901 Poynette
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia County, including DeForest, Windsor, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1901 Map of The Dells
    1901 Map of The Dells
    1901 The Dells
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia County, including Reedsburg, Lake Delton, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  4. 1902 Map of Portage
    1902 Map of Portage
    1902 Portage
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia County, including Portage, Pardeeville, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1902 Map of Briggsville
    1902 Map of Briggsville
    1902 Briggsville
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia County, including Portage, Lake Delton, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1908 Map of Baraboo
    1908 Map of Baraboo
    1908 Baraboo
    1908 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia County, including Baraboo, Prairie du Sac, and other nearby areas

  7. 1955 Map of Randolph, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Randolph, 1956 Print
    1955 Randolph
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia County, including Markesan, Marcellon, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1955 Map of Columbus, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Columbus, 1956 Print
    1955 Columbus
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia County, including Windsor, Columbus, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1957 Map of Wisconsin Dells, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Wisconsin Dells, 1959 Print
    1957 Wisconsin Dells
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia County, including Reedsburg, Lake Delton, and other nearby areas

  10. 1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Madison
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia County, including Milwaukee, Madison, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1958 Map of Briggsville, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Briggsville, 1959 Print
    1958 Briggsville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia County, including Portage, Lake Delton, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1959 Map of Baraboo, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Baraboo, 1961 Print
    1959 Baraboo
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia County, including Baraboo, Prairie du Sac, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1960 Map of Madison
    1960 Map of Madison
    1960 Madison
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia County, including Milwaukee, Madison, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1962 Map of Poynette, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Poynette, 1964 Print
    1962 Poynette
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia County, including DeForest, Windsor, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1962 Map of Portage, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Portage, 1964 Print
    1962 Portage
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia County, including Portage, Pardeeville, and other nearby areas

  16. 1974 Map of Baraboo SE, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Baraboo SE, 1976 Print
    1974 Baraboo SE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia County, including Lodi, Roxbury, and other nearby areas

  17. 1974 Map of Baraboo SW, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Baraboo SW, 1976 Print
    1974 Baraboo SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia County, including Prairie du Sac, Sauk City, and other nearby areas

  18. 1974 Map of Baraboo NE, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Baraboo NE, 1976 Print
    1974 Baraboo NE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia County, including Dekorra, Merrimac, and other nearby areas

  19. 1975 Map of Wisconsin Dells SE, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of Wisconsin Dells SE, 1976 Print
    1975 Wisconsin Dells SE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia County, including Lake Delton, Wisconsin Dells, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1975 Map of Wisconsin Dells NE, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of Wisconsin Dells NE, 1976 Print
    1975 Wisconsin Dells NE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia County, including Wisconsin Dells, Dell Prairie, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1975 Map of Sauk City, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Sauk City, 1978 Print
    1975 Sauk City
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia County, including Prairie du Sac, Sauk City, and other nearby areas

  22. 1975 Map of Pine Island, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Pine Island, 1978 Print
    1975 Pine Island
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia County, including Portage, Lewiston, and other nearby areas

  23. 1975 Map of Lodi, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Lodi, 1978 Print
    1975 Lodi
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia County, including Lodi, Roxbury, and other nearby areas

  24. 1975 Map of Durwards Glen, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Durwards Glen, 1978 Print
    1975 Durwards Glen
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia County, including Dekorra, Merrimac, and other nearby areas

  25. 1975 Map of Lewiston, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Lewiston, 1978 Print
    1975 Lewiston
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia County, including Lake Delton, Wisconsin Dells, and other nearby areas

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