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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Madison, Wisconsin

Explore 35 historic maps of Madison from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Madison's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Madison, WI maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 1905 Map of Sun Prairie, 1959 Print
    1905 Map of Sun Prairie, 1959 Print
    1905 Sun Prairie
    1959 Print · USGS
    In the early twentieth century, this part of Dane County was a thriving network of rail-stop towns and dairy farms. Genealogists and historians can trace the original rail paths of the Milwaukee Road through settlements like Sun Prairie, Deerfield, and Marshall.
  7. 1906 Map of Evansville
    1906 Map of Evansville
    1906 Evansville
    1906 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's southern prairie and wetlands are mapped here in the early twentieth century as the railroad transformed rural trade. Trace the iron paths of the C. and N. W. R. R. through Evansville and Oregon, or find local landmarks like Red Bridge Crossing and Liberty Pole Hill.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 1907 Map of Sun Prairie
    1907 Map of Sun Prairie
    1907 Sun Prairie
    1907 Print · USGS
    Eastern Dane County at the turn of the century shows a landscape of rail-connected dairy towns and glacial wetlands. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near York Center, Liberty Mound, and the old rail junction at London.
    8 unique versions available
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 1923 Map of New Glarus
    1923 Map of New Glarus
    1923 New Glarus
    1923 Print · USGS
    Green and Dane counties are captured here in the early 1920s, showing a region of family farms and emerging rail corridors. Genealogists can trace specific local landmarks like Primrose Churches, the County Farm, and dozens of rural schools including Hanna School.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Rockford
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and the Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands are captured here in the mid-1950s during a period of robust industrial and agricultural activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era corridors like the Illinois Central RR and locate landmarks from Big Foot Prairie to Lake Geneva.
  28. 1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Rockford
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and southern Wisconsin dairy country are shown here in the mid-fifties as the region's manufacturing centers grew. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western RR and Illinois Central RR through hubs like Rockford and Beloit.
  31. 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
  34. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown here in the mid-twentieth century as rail-dependent industrial towns began to interface with growing lakefront communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Saylesville and Tess Corners or locate historical landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 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
  40. 1959 Map of Madison West, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Madison West, 1960 Print
    1959 Madison West
    1960 Print · USGS
    Madison in the late fifties shows a city shaped by its lakes and university growth. Trace the evolution of neighborhoods and campus landmarks from Picnic Point to the Forest Hill Cemetery, including local schools like Nakoma Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1959 Map of De Forest, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of De Forest, 1960 Print
    1959 De Forest
    1960 Print · USGS
    Upper Dane County shows its transition from a farming heartland to a suburban corridor in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural schoolhouses and family cemeteries including Pumpkin Hollow Sch and Hoepker Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 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
  49. 1959 Map of Madison East, 1970 Print
    1959 Map of Madison East, 1970 Print
    1959 Madison East
    1970 Print · USGS
    Madison and its eastern lakefront suburbs are captured during a period of significant post-war expansion. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous local institutions like St Bernards Sch, Blooming Grove Cem, and McFarland.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 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
  55. 1961 Map of Evansville, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Evansville, 1963 Print
    1961 Evansville
    1963 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape between Madison and Janesville is captured here in the early sixties, showing a robust agricultural economy and well-defined town centers. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Franklin Sch, St Marys Cem, and the crossroads at Butts Corners.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1961 Map of Oregon, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Oregon, 1964 Print
    1961 Oregon
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southern Dane County’s transition from rural farming to mid-century growth is detailed here in the early 1960s. Researchers can trace family roots through Story Cem and Oak Hall, or locate local landmarks like the Wisconsin School for Girls.
    4 unique versions available
  61. 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
  64. 1962 Map of Sun Prairie, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Sun Prairie, 1964 Print
    1962 Sun Prairie
    1964 Print · USGS
    Dane County farmland surrounds the growing village of Sun Prairie in the early sixties as it develops along the Milwaukee Road railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Pierceville, Bristol Ch, and Brazee Lake.
    5 unique versions available
  67. 1962 Map of New Glarus, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of New Glarus, 1964 Print
    1962 New Glarus
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin's driftless terrain and Swiss-settled valleys are captured here in the early sixties, showing the rural character of Green and Dane Counties. Researchers can trace family history through sites like East Blue Mounds Church, Oak Hill Cem, and the Andrew Henry School.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1962 Map of Middleton, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Middleton, 1964 Print
    1962 Middleton
    1964 Print · USGS
    Dane County underwent a period of significant post-war growth as the town of Middleton expanded along its historic rail lines. Researchers can trace local family history through numerous rural landmarks like St Johns Cem, the Drive-in Theater, and the West Middleton Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1962 Map of Sun Prairie, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Sun Prairie, 1964 Print
    1962 Sun Prairie
    1964 Print · USGS
    Eastern Dane County thrives as a rail-connected agricultural region in the early sixties, centered on the growing community of Sun Prairie. Researchers can trace old family roots through numerous landmarks like the Prairie Queen Sch, York Center Ch, and the Liberty Prairie Cem.
    2 unique versions available
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