Old Maps of Windsor, Wisconsin for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 25 historic maps of Windsor. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Windsor, 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.

  2. 1890 Map of Sun Prairie
    1890 Map of Sun Prairie
    1890 Sun Prairie
    1890 Print · USGS
    Eastern Dane County was a landscape of budding rail towns and glacial ridges in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Sun Prairie, Deerfield, and Marshall along the active corridors of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 1896 Map of Sun Prairie
    1896 Map of Sun Prairie
    1896 Sun Prairie
    1896 Print · USGS
    Eastern Dane County in the 1880s is captured here as a landscape of glacial ridges and emerging rail towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace early homesteads and rail stops like Deansville, Cottage Grove, and London.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 1955 Map of Columbus, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Columbus, 1956 Print
    1955 Columbus
    1956 Print · USGS
    Columbia County’s dairy and rail corridor is captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the growing community of Columbus. Genealogists can trace family names at St Joseph Cem or locate the many country schools like McKinley Sch and Hampden Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 2022 Map of North Bristol, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of North Bristol, 2022 Print
    2022 North Bristol
    2022 Print · USGS
    Columbia and Dane Counties meet in this modern rural landscape, where family-named roads like Reisgard Rd trace old farm boundaries. Researchers can locate historic burial sites including Hampden Cem and the Saint Joseph's Cem near East Bristol.

  23. 2022 Map of Morrisonville, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Morrisonville, 2022 Print
    2022 Morrisonville
    2022 Print · USGS
    Southern Columbia County in the 2020s remains a landscape of deep-rooted farmsteads and rural crossroads. Researchers can trace family history through numerous churchyards and burial sites including Greenwood Cem, Zion Cem, and the Leeds Center Cem.

  24. 2022 Map of De Forest, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of De Forest, 2022 Print
    2022 De Forest
    2022 Print · USGS
    Northern Dane County near the capital city comes into focus in this contemporary study of suburban growth. Genealogists can trace family plots at Norway Grove Cem and Burke Lutheran Cem or locate properties near DeForest.

  25. 2022 Map of Sun Prairie, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Sun Prairie, 2022 Print
    2022 Sun Prairie
    2022 Print · USGS
    In the early 2020s, the area around Sun Prairie and Pierceville shows the meeting point of modern suburban growth and deep-rooted agricultural history. Researchers can locate numerous local burial sites like West Bristol Cem and family landmarks near the Maunesha River.

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