Old Maps of Chester, Wisconsin for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Chester with 31 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 Chester has changed over the decades.


Chester, WI maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Waupun, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Waupun, 1957 Print
    1955 Waupun
    1957 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, the Dodge and Fond du Lac county border was defined by the massive wetland expanse of the Horicon Marsh. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school locations like Cattaraugus Sch and the institutional grounds of the State Prison in Waupun.
    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 Waupun NW, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Waupun NW, 1977 Print
    1975 Waupun NW
    1977 Print · USGS
    The northern outskirts of Waupun and the surrounding dairy lands are captured here in the mid-seventies. Researchers can examine the detailed rural landscape around the settlement of Ladoga and the marshy fringes of the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge.

  6. 1975 Map of Waupun SW, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Waupun SW, 1977 Print
    1975 Waupun SW
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Dodge County wetlands and agricultural frontier are captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge and the southern edge of Waupun.

  7. 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.

  8. 1980 Map of Brandon, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Brandon, 1981 Print
    1980 Brandon
    1981 Print · USGS
    Brandon and its surrounding townships are shown here in the late seventies, a landscape shaped by the headwaters of the Rock River and the local rail line. Genealogists can locate several rural burial grounds including Union Prairie Cem and Wood Cem near Fairwater.

  9. 1980 Map of Waupun North, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Waupun North, 1981 Print
    1980 Waupun North
    1981 Print · USGS
    The city of Waupun and its surrounding townships are shown here in the early eighties, just as the local rail and prison systems remained central to the town's identity. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous sites like Cattaraugus Cem, Amity Sch, and the State Prison Farm.

  10. 1980 Map of Waupun South, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Waupun South, 1981 Print
    1980 Waupun South
    1981 Print · USGS
    Dodge County's expansive wetlands and rural townships are frozen in time during the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Atwater, Burnett, and Chester, alongside landmarks like Burnett Union Cem and the Chester Sch.

  11. 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.

  12. 2010 Map of Buckhorn Corner, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Buckhorn Corner, 2010 Print
    2010 Buckhorn Corner
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester, including Beaver Dam, Waupun, and other nearby areas

  13. 2010 Map of Waupun North, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Waupun North, 2010 Print
    2010 Waupun North
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester, including Waupun, Lamartine, and other nearby areas

  14. 2010 Map of Brandon, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Brandon, 2010 Print
    2010 Brandon
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester, including Waupun, Alto, and other nearby areas

  15. 2010 Map of Waupun South, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Waupun South, 2010 Print
    2010 Waupun South
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester, including Waupun, Burnett, and other nearby areas

  16. 2013 Map of Buckhorn Corner, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Buckhorn Corner, 2013 Print
    2013 Buckhorn Corner
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester, including Beaver Dam, Waupun, and other nearby areas

  17. 2013 Map of Brandon, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Brandon, 2013 Print
    2013 Brandon
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester, including Waupun, Alto, and other nearby areas

  18. 2013 Map of Waupun North, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Waupun North, 2013 Print
    2013 Waupun North
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester, including Waupun, Lamartine, and other nearby areas

  19. 2013 Map of Waupun South, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Waupun South, 2013 Print
    2013 Waupun South
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester, including Waupun, Burnett, and other nearby areas

  20. 2015 Map of Waupun South, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Waupun South, 2015 Print
    2015 Waupun South
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester, including Waupun, Burnett, and other nearby areas

  21. 2015 Map of Waupun North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Waupun North, 2015 Print
    2015 Waupun North
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester, including Waupun, Lamartine, and other nearby areas

  22. 2015 Map of Brandon, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Brandon, 2015 Print
    2015 Brandon
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester, including Waupun, Alto, and other nearby areas

  23. 2015 Map of Buckhorn Corner, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Buckhorn Corner, 2015 Print
    2015 Buckhorn Corner
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester, including Beaver Dam, Waupun, and other nearby areas

  24. 2018 Map of Waupun South, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Waupun South, 2018 Print
    2018 Waupun South
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester, including Waupun, Burnett, and other nearby areas

  25. 2018 Map of Buckhorn Corner, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Buckhorn Corner, 2018 Print
    2018 Buckhorn Corner
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester, including Beaver Dam, Waupun, and other nearby areas

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