1980s Maps of Dane County, Wisconsin

Explore 10 historic maps of Dane County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Dane County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1980s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Dane County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Dane County, WI maps

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  1. 1980 Map of North Bristol
    1980 Map of North Bristol
    1980 North Bristol
    1980 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heartland of Columbia and Dane Counties is captured here in the late 1970s. Local researchers can trace family lands and rural landmarks like Hampden Cemetery, the Hampden School, and the winding Crawfish River.

  2. 1980 Map of Columbus, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Columbus, 1981 Print
    1980 Columbus
    1981 Print · USGS
    Columbus and the surrounding townships thrive along the Crawfish River during the early 1980s, where rail and river define the landscape. Local historians can trace family-named roads and rural sites like North York Cem, Townhall, and the Wisconsin Academy.

  3. 1981 Map of Monroe
    1981 Map of Monroe
    1981 Monroe
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin and the Illinois borderlands come into focus in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape defined by dairy farming and river valleys. Genealogists can trace family roots through historic hubs like Monroe, Stoughton, and Brodhead, or locate regional landmarks such as Yellowstone Lake and the Sugar River.

  4. 1983 Map of Madison East, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Madison East, 1984 Print
    1983 Madison East
    1984 Print · USGS
    Madison and its eastern neighbors are shown at a peak of late-century development amidst the Yahara chain of lakes. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Blooming Grove Cem, the McFarland village site, and Truax Field.

  5. 1983 Map of Middleton, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Middleton, 1984 Print
    1983 Middleton
    1984 Print · USGS
    The western suburbs of Madison are shown in the early eighties as they expanded into the hills of Dane County. Researchers can trace historical school sites like Kromrey Sch and the rail corridors of the Wisconsin Western and Chicago and North Western.

  6. 1983 Map of Waunakee, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Waunakee, 1984 Print
    1983 Waunakee
    1984 Print · USGS
    The north shore of Lake Mendota and the expanding village of Waunakee are captured here in the early eighties. Researchers can trace local lineage through the Vienna Cem and Kingsley Cem, or locate landmarks like the Mendota State Hospital and St. Mary of the Lake Sch.

  7. 1983 Map of De Forest, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of De Forest, 1984 Print
    1983 De Forest
    1984 Print · USGS
    The northern suburbs of Madison are captured here in the early eighties as they expanded toward Windsor and De Forest. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near the Hoepker Cem, Norway Grove Ch, and the Pumpkin Hollow Sch.

  8. 1983 Map of Madison West, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Madison West, 1984 Print
    1983 Madison West
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Madison isthmus and its surrounding lakefronts are shown in detail during the early eighties, from the State Capitol to the growing suburbs of Middleton. Researchers can trace the mid-century city layout, including the University of Wisconsin, Forest Hill Cemetery, and the Arboretum.

  9. 1984 Map of Arlington
    1984 Map of Arlington
    1984 Arlington
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin prairie at the border of Columbia and Dane Counties was a thriving rail and agricultural hub in the 1980s. Local researchers can trace family roots at Arlington Prairie Cem and 100 Mile Grove Cem or follow the historic Chicago and North Western rail line.

  10. 1984 Map of Morrisonville
    1984 Map of Morrisonville
    1984 Morrisonville
    1984 Print · USGS
    Columbia and Dane counties come into focus in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of established rail lines and agricultural hamlets. Genealogists can trace family roots at North Windsor Church or locate ancestral plots at Greenwood Cemetery and Zion Cemetery.

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