Old Maps of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Beaver Dam with 32 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Beaver Dam has changed over the decades.


Beaver Dam, WI maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Beaver Dam, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Beaver Dam, 1957 Print
    1955 Beaver Dam
    1957 Print · USGS
    Dodge County's rich agricultural and rail landscape is captured here in the mid-1950s. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of rural landmarks, from St Columbkille Cem to local schoolhouses like English Prairie Sch and Jackson Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Fox Lake, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Fox Lake, 1957 Print
    1955 Fox Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, the Dodge and Green Lake County borderlands were defined by a high density of one-room schoolhouses and rail-dependent towns. Trace family roots at Tichora Cem or follow the old Milwaukee Road tracks through Markesan and Fox Lake Junction.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 1975 Map of Beaver Dam NE, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Beaver Dam NE, 1977 Print
    1975 Beaver Dam NE
    1977 Print · USGS
    Dodge County, Wisconsin, comes into sharp focus in the mid-1970s, showing the intersection of lakeside development and intensive agriculture. Genealogists and local historians can trace the growth of Beaver Dam and its relationship to the shores of Beaver Dam Lake.

  6. 1980 Map of Fond Du Lac
    1980 Map of Fond Du Lac
    1980 Fond Du Lac
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Fox River Valley and Horicon Marsh meet here during the late twentieth century, showing a transition from lakeside industry to glacial conservation. Genealogists can locate family sites at Estabrook Cem or trace the rail lines through Ripon and Waupun.

  7. 1980 Map of Lost Lake
    1980 Map of Lost Lake
    1980 Lost Lake
    1980 Print · USGS
    The rolling lands of Dodge County in the late 1970s reveal a quiet landscape of lakeside settlements and rural townships. Genealogists can locate several family burial grounds including Bethany Cemetery and Salem Cemetery near the waters of Lost Lake.

  8. 1980 Map of Fox Lake, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Fox Lake, 1981 Print
    1980 Fox Lake
    1981 Print · USGS
    Dodge County's lake country is captured here during the early 1980s, centered on the historic rail connections and island-dotted waters of Fox Lake. Researchers can trace old family names at Riverside Cem or locate the junction of the Chicago and North Western near South Randolph.

  9. 1980 Map of Buckhorn Corner, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Buckhorn Corner, 1981 Print
    1980 Buckhorn Corner
    1981 Print · USGS
    Dodge County dairy country is captured here during the 1980s, showcasing a landscape of family farms and wetland conservation. Genealogists can locate family sites near Trenton Center Cem, the Trenton Sch, and the St John Ch.

  10. 1980 Map of Beaver Dam, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Beaver Dam, 1981 Print
    1980 Beaver Dam
    1981 Print · USGS
    Dodge County's river-and-lake geography is on full display in the early 1980s as the town of Beaver Dam continues its growth. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous rural burial grounds like St Marys Cemetery and trace the campus of Wayland Academy.

  11. 1984 Map of Oconomowoc, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Oconomowoc, 1985 Print
    1984 Oconomowoc
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wisconsin in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by its glacial heritage and expanding metropolitan corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of lakeside communities like Oconomowoc and Pewaukee, or find established settlements such as Watertown and Beaver Dam.

  12. 1991 Map of Oconomowoc
    1991 Map of Oconomowoc
    1991 Oconomowoc
    1991 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin in the early nineties shows a landscape of glacial lakes and growing suburbs. Trace local history through Aztalan State Park, Carroll College, and the sprawling Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area.

  13. 2010 Map of Buckhorn Corner, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Buckhorn Corner, 2010 Print
    2010 Buckhorn Corner
    2010 Print · USGS
    Dodge County agricultural lands near Beaver Dam are shown in the early twenty-first century as the traditional farming grid meets modern transit. Genealogists can locate Trenton Center Cemetery and Marys Cemetery or trace landmarks like Waupun Airport.

  14. 2010 Map of Lost Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lost Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Lost Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Dodge County's rural landscape is captured here just after the first decade of the new millennium, showcasing a network of family farms and lakeside properties. Researchers can locate several pioneer-era burial sites like English Prairie Cemetery or explore the cluster of islands in Beaver Dam Lake, such as Hupf Island and Millers Island.

  15. 2010 Map of Beaver Dam, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Beaver Dam, 2010 Print
    2010 Beaver Dam
    2010 Print · USGS
    Dodge County, Wisconsin, is shown at the start of the 2010s, centered on the bustling city of Beaver Dam and its expansive lake. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural and city burial sites, from the Oakwood Cemetery to the Clason Prairie Cemetery and Hyland Prairie Cemetery.

  16. 2010 Map of Fox Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Fox Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Fox Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Dodge County's lake country is captured here during the first decade of the 2000s, showing a landscape defined by waterfront recreation and rural crossroads. Researchers can trace family sites at Riverside Cemetery, the Beaver Dam Lake Seaplane Base, and the town of Fox Lake.

  17. 2013 Map of Buckhorn Corner, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Buckhorn Corner, 2013 Print
    2013 Buckhorn Corner
    2013 Print · USGS
    Dodge County's agricultural and lakeside character is captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the development of rural intersections like Buckhorn Corner or locate property near the shores of Beaver Dam Lake and Sunset Beach.

  18. 2013 Map of Lost Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lost Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Lost Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Dodge County in the early 2010s shows a landscape of glacial lakes and dairy-country roads. Genealogists and local historians can trace the shoreline developments near South Beaver Dam and locate properties along Calamus Cr or Lost Lake.

  19. 2013 Map of Fox Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Fox Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Fox Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Dodge County's prominent lake systems are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the region balanced dairy farming with lakeside living. Researchers can trace family-named lands like Meagher Farms or explore the industrial footprint of the Trestle Works near Fox Lake Junction.

  20. 2013 Map of Beaver Dam, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Beaver Dam, 2013 Print
    2013 Beaver Dam
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Dodge County shoreline and agricultural outskirts are captured here during a period of modern growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named routes and landmarks from Beaver Edge down to the settlement of Leipsig.

  21. 2015 Map of Lost Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Lost Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Lost Lake
    2015 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin’s agricultural heartland is documented in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape defined by glacial waters and rural homesteads. Genealogists and local historians can trace the shoreline of Lost Lake and the small settlement that shares its name.

  22. 2015 Map of Fox Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Fox Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Fox Lake
    2015 Print · USGS
    Dodge County's lake country is detailed here in the mid-2010s, centered on the communities around Fox Lake and Beaver Dam Lake. Researchers can trace local heritage at Riverside Cem, the Trestle Works, and settlements like Lyndon Dale and Randolph.

  23. 2015 Map of Buckhorn Corner, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Buckhorn Corner, 2015 Print
    2015 Buckhorn Corner
    2015 Print · USGS
    Dodge County agricultural lands and the southern outskirts of the local hub are captured here during the mid-2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural crossroads at Buckhorn Corner and the developed edge of Waupun.

  24. 2015 Map of Beaver Dam, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Beaver Dam, 2015 Print
    2015 Beaver Dam
    2015 Print · USGS
    Beaver Dam and its surrounding Dodge County prairies are documented here in the mid-2010s, showing the intersection of lake life and agricultural history. Genealogists can locate several local burial grounds, including Saint Marys Cem, Leipsig Cem, and Oakwood Cem.

  25. 2018 Map of Beaver Dam, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Beaver Dam, 2018 Print
    2018 Beaver Dam
    2018 Print · USGS
    Dodge County's central hub is captured here in the late 2010s, showcasing the development around Beaver Dam Lake and the Beaver Dam River. Genealogists can trace numerous family sites at Saint Patrick's Cem, Leipsig Cem, and the remote Clason Prairie Cem.

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