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Old Maps of Dane, Wisconsin

Explore 26 old maps of Dane, spanning from 1890 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Dane, WI maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Madison
    1890 Map of Madison
    1890 Madison
    1890 Print · USGS
    Madison and its surrounding lake country are captured in the late 1880s as the capital city began to dominate the central isthmus. Researchers can trace early rail corridors like the Madison and Northern Railroad and locate settlements such as Mendota and Token Creek.
  4. 1892 Map of Madison
    1892 Map of Madison
    1892 Madison
    1892 Print · USGS
    Dane County in the late nineteenth century centers on the emerging isthmus city of Madison and its surrounding glacial lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-aligned settlements like Waunakee, De Forest, and Mac Farland alongside the banks of Lake Mendota.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1895 Map of Baraboo
    1895 Map of Baraboo
    1895 Baraboo
    1895 Print · USGS
    Sauk and Columbia counties meet along the winding river corridor during this late Victorian era of rail expansion and river commerce. Genealogists and local historians can trace old homesteads and rail stops through Merrimac, Okee, and Lodi while exploring the early footprints of Baraboo.
    9 unique versions available
  10. 1901 Map of Poynette
    1901 Map of Poynette
    1901 Poynette
    1901 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's rural heartland comes into focus at the dawn of the twentieth century, anchored by the railway corridor and the winding river. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Poynette, Wyocena, and Dekorra alongside small junctions like Morrisonville and Arlington.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1904 Map of Madison, 1954 Print
    1904 Map of Madison, 1954 Print
    1904 Madison
    1954 Print · USGS
    Dane County's capital and its surrounding chain of lakes are shown here at the turn of the century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of the University of Wisconsin, the Fair Grounds, and settlements like Token and Norway Grove.
  16. 1906 Map of Madison
    1906 Map of Madison
    1906 Madison
    1906 Print · USGS
    The state capital and its Four Lakes are captured here in the early twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early development of Madison and the University of Wisconsin, along with rural hubs like Waunakee and Mc Farland.
    6 unique versions available
  19. 1907 Map of Cross Plains, 1960 Print
    1907 Map of Cross Plains, 1960 Print
    1907 Cross Plains
    1960 Print · USGS
    Western Dane County comes to life in this early 1900s survey, showing the transition from the rolling prairie to the driftless hills. Genealogists can trace family roots through historic junctions and rural centers like Marxville, Pine Bluff, and Ashton Church.
  22. 1908 Map of Baraboo
    1908 Map of Baraboo
    1908 Baraboo
    1908 Print · USGS
    Sauk and Columbia counties at the close of the nineteenth century reveal a landscape shaped by the Wisconsin River and early rail expansion. Trace the rail lines through Baraboo and Lodi, or locate old river landings near Merrimac and Sauk.
  25. 1909 Map of Cross Plains
    1909 Map of Cross Plains
    1909 Cross Plains
    1909 Print · USGS
    Dane County at the turn of the century shows a bustling corridor of rail-side towns and rural townships. Trace the early development of Mt Horeb, Cross Plains, and Middleton Junction alongside landmarks like Ashton Church and Richardson Cave.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Madison
    1967 Print · USGS
    South-central Wisconsin in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of industrial hubs and glacial lakes linked by a dense rail and highway network. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of lakeside communities and find notable sites like Badger Ordnance Works and the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1959 Map of Waunakee, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Waunakee, 1960 Print
    1959 Waunakee
    1960 Print · USGS
    Dane County's agricultural heart and northern lakefront are captured here in the late fifties as the Madison suburbs began to expand. Genealogists can trace family names at Vienna Cem or locate former rural centers like Norway Grove and Catfish Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1959 Map of Baraboo, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Baraboo, 1961 Print
    1959 Baraboo
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Baraboo Range and the winding Wisconsin River meet in this late-fifties study of Sauk and Columbia counties. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Man Mound, the massive Badger Ordnance Works, and the grounds of Devils Lake State Park.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1959 Map of Madison, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Madison, 1961 Print
    1959 Madison
    1961 Print · USGS
    Madison and the surrounding Dane County countryside appear here in the late fifties, showing the city's growth between its iconic lakes. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Wangness Sch and historic cemeteries such as Norway Grove Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1960 Map of Madison
    1960 Map of Madison
    1960 Madison
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central and Southern Wisconsin are captured in the late fifties, showing the region as its rail-and-river network matured. Trace the paths of the Soo Line RR or locate family roots near Lake Mendota and Horicon National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1962 Map of Cross Plains, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Cross Plains, 1964 Print
    1962 Cross Plains
    1964 Print · USGS
    Western Dane County in the early sixties shows a landscape of deep valleys and rising ridges between Cross Plains and Mt Horeb. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous rural sites like St Marys Cem, Richardson Cave, and the Pine Bluff Observatory.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1962 Map of Poynette, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Poynette, 1964 Print
    1962 Poynette
    1964 Print · USGS
    In the early sixties, the farming communities of Columbia and Dane Counties were evolving alongside the new interstate highway. Genealogists can locate family sites and rural landmarks like Hillside Cem, Leeds Center, and the Arlington Prairie Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1962 Map of Springfield Corners, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Springfield Corners, 1964 Print
    1962 Springfield Corners
    1964 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Dane County in the early sixties reveal a network of small farming hamlets and glacial marshlands. Genealogists can trace family names at St Johns Cem and Kohlman Cem or locate the rural Springfield Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1974 Map of Baraboo SE, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Baraboo SE, 1976 Print
    1974 Baraboo SE
    1976 Print · USGS
    The river valley and surrounding farmsteads are captured in this mid-1970s aerial survey as the region balanced its rural roots with growing town centers. Researchers can trace the layout of Lodi and the shoreline of Lake Wisconsin during this era.
  55. 1975 Map of Lodi, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Lodi, 1978 Print
    1975 Lodi
    1978 Print · USGS
    Lodi and the surrounding glacial valley are captured in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape defined by the railroad and the widening Wisconsin River. Researchers can trace family-named homesteads along Reynolds Road or locate historic burial sites like St Patricks Cem and Garden Bluff Cem.
  58. 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.
  61. 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.
  64. 1991 Map of Madison
    1991 Map of Madison
    1991 Madison
    1991 Print · USGS
    Madison and its iconic glacial lakes are captured here during a time of steady urban expansion and regional growth. Researchers can trace the mid-century development of the University of Wisconsin, locate family sites near Forest Hill Cem, or explore the footprint of the Badger Army Ammunition Plant.
  67. 2022 Map of Springfield Corners, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Springfield Corners, 2022 Print
    2022 Springfield Corners
    2022 Print · USGS
    Northwest of Madison in the early 2020s, this area maintains its character through historic hamlets and generational churchyards. Genealogists can trace family names at Saint Peter's Cem and Kohlman Cem near the wetlands of Waunakee Marsh.
  70. 2022 Map of Arlington, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Arlington, 2022 Print
    2022 Arlington
    2022 Print · USGS
    The fertile prairie of the Columbia and Dane County border is documented here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Arlington Prairie Cem, One Hundred Mile Grove Cem, and the village of Arlington.
  73. 2022 Map of Waunakee, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Waunakee, 2022 Print
    2022 Waunakee
    2022 Print · USGS
    North of Madison in the early 2020s, the landscape around Waunakee shows a blend of suburban development and protected wetlands. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites like Kingsley Cem and Saint Mary of the Lake Cem near the shores of Lake Mendota.
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