Join Free

1940s Maps of Aurora, Wisconsin

Explore 4 historic maps of Aurora from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Aurora's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Aurora's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Aurora, WI maps

(4)
  1. 1941 Map of Dunbar
    1941 Map of Dunbar
    1941 Dunbar
    1941 Print · USGS
    Marinette and Florence Counties are shown here just before the war, when rail lines and rural schools still defined northern Wisconsin life. Genealogists and historians can trace families near Dunbar or locate local landmarks like the Dunbar Fire Tower and Merriman Sch.
  4. 1941 Map of Iron Mountain
    1941 Map of Iron Mountain
    1941 Iron Mountain
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Menominee River borderlands thrive with hydroelectric power and iron mining during the late thirties. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Woodlawn Cem or find early rural schoolhouses like Golden Rule Sch and Hauserman Sch.
  7. 1947 Map of Dunbar
    1947 Map of Dunbar
    1947 Dunbar
    1947 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Wisconsin’s logging and rail history is on full display here in the late 1940s, centered on the junction at Dunbar. Local historians can trace the paths of two major railroads and locate vanished community landmarks like the Dunbar Fire Tower and Pike Ridge Sch.
  10. 1947 Map of Iron Mountain
    1947 Map of Iron Mountain
    1947 Iron Mountain
    1947 Print · USGS
    As the post-war industrial era took hold, this borderland map reveals a landscape of hydroelectric dams and iron-town settlements along the Menominee River. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural schoolhouses, including Golden Rule Sch and Roach Sch, and trace the path of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad.
End of results
Showing maps 1-4 of 4

Top cities near Aurora

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Aurora?
  • What is the oldest map of Aurora?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Aurora for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Aurora?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Aurora?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Aurora?
  • Where are historical maps of Aurora sourced from?