Old Maps of North Star, Madison for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 11 historic maps of North Star. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of North Star.


North Star, Madison 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 2023 Map of Madison East, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Madison East, 2023 Print
    2023 Madison East
    2023 Print · USGS
    The eastern Madison suburbs and the shores of Lake Monona are mapped here in the early twenty-first century, showing the area's extensive shoreline developments. Genealogists and local historians can locate several major sites including Roselawn Memorial Park, McFarland Lutheran Cem, and Blooming Grove Cem.

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