Old Maps of Ripon, Wisconsin for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Ripon with 30 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 Ripon has changed over the decades.


Ripon, WI maps

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  1. 1916 Map of Ripon
    1916 Map of Ripon
    1916 Ripon
    1916 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin’s Fox River Valley and the lakelands of Fond du Lac and Winnebago counties are captured here just before the close of the Great War. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of rural landmarks, from Center House to Fera School and the Eureka Lock.

  2. 1918 Map of Ripon
    1918 Map of Ripon
    1918 Ripon
    1918 Print · USGS
    Fond du Lac and Green Lake counties are shown here at the end of the Great War, when the rail lines still dictated the pace of commerce. Researchers can trace the early boundaries of Berlin and Ripon or locate rural landmarks like the Arcade School and Koro.

  3. 1956 Map of Ripon, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Ripon, 1957 Print
    1956 Ripon
    1957 Print · USGS
    Ripon and the surrounding Wisconsin lakelands are shown in the mid-fifties as the region's rail and agricultural patterns remained firmly intact. Researchers can locate numerous rural schoolhouses like Prairie Lawn Sch and trace the legacy of Ripon College or the historic settlement of Sacramento.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  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 Green Lake, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Green Lake, 1981 Print
    1980 Green Lake
    1981 Print · USGS
    Green Lake at the start of the eighties shows a thriving waterfront community defined by its deep bays and emerging residential pockets. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Dartford Cem, Center House, and the sprawling Fairground.

  8. 1980 Map of Ripon, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Ripon, 1981 Print
    1980 Ripon
    1981 Print · USGS
    Ripon and its surrounding townships show a thriving college town and agricultural landscape in the late 1970s. Researchers can trace historic rail corridors and local landmarks like Ripon College, Gothic Millpond, and the rural settlement of Reeds Corners.

  9. 1980 Map of Rush Lake, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Rush Lake, 1981 Print
    1980 Rush Lake
    1981 Print · USGS
    Winnebago County in the late seventies and early eighties shows a landscape of glacial lakes and quiet crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through several rural burial grounds like Nepeuskun Cem and Loper Cem.

  10. 1980 Map of Berlin, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Berlin, 1981 Print
    1980 Berlin
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley in Green Lake County appears here during the early eighties, centered on the historic city of Berlin. Researchers can trace family sites among several country churches and cemeteries, including St Stanislaus Cem, or locate rural schools like Lamberton Sch.

  11. 2010 Map of Rush Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Rush Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Rush Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Winnebago County remains a patchwork of established farmsteads and wetlands in this early twenty-first century study. Family historians can trace ancestral locations near Waukau Cemetery, Krebs Cemetery, or the lakeside community of Wilmoore Heights.

  12. 2010 Map of Berlin, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Berlin, 2010 Print
    2010 Berlin
    2010 Print · USGS
    Berlin and its surroundings are documented at the start of the 2010s, centered on the Fox River corridor. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy burial sites like Saint Michaels Cemetery and rail landmarks including Traugoots Siding.

  13. 2010 Map of Ripon, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Ripon, 2010 Print
    2010 Ripon
    2010 Print · USGS
    Ripon and its surrounding farm country are captured here at the start of the 2010s, showcasing the intersection of urban growth and deep-rooted rural townships. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites, including Saint Patricks and Round Prairie, or trace the winding course of Silver Creek past the Ripon Dam.

  14. 2010 Map of Green Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Green Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Green Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Green Lake and its surrounding shoreline communities are shown here at the start of the 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through several burial grounds like Bluffton Cemetery or landmarks like Sandstone Bluff and the Upper Green Lake Dam.

  15. 2013 Map of Rush Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Rush Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Rush Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Winnebago County at the start of the decade reveals a landscape defined by water and farm-to-market roads. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named routes and small communities like Waukau, Koro, and the developments at Wilmoore Heights.

  16. 2013 Map of Green Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Green Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Green Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Green Lake County at the start of the 2010s reveals a specialized landscape of lakeside communities and rural Wisconsin aviation. Researchers can trace the development of established enclaves like Sherwood Forest and find local landmarks such as Mitchell Glen and the Puchyan Mill Race.

  17. 2013 Map of Ripon, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Ripon, 2013 Print
    2013 Ripon
    2013 Print · USGS
    Fond du Lac County at the start of the 2010s shows the growth of Ripon alongside its deep-rooted rural surroundings. Researchers can trace the path of Silver Creek through the city and locate long-standing settlements like Reeds Corners and Round Prairie.

  18. 2013 Map of Berlin, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Berlin, 2013 Print
    2013 Berlin
    2013 Print · USGS
    Berlin sits along the winding Fox River in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by small-town grid streets and rural aviation. Researchers can trace local rail and industrial history through features like Gelhar Siding and Bennett Field Airport.

  19. 2015 Map of Ripon, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ripon, 2015 Print
    2015 Ripon
    2015 Print · USGS
    Fond du Lac County enters the mid-2010s with this detailed look at the college town of Ripon and its agricultural surroundings. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Swatz Family Plot and Reeds Corners Cem, while tracing the waters of the Gothic Millpond.

  20. 2015 Map of Berlin, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Berlin, 2015 Print
    2015 Berlin
    2015 Print · USGS
    Berlin and the surrounding riverlands are captured here in the mid-2010s, showing the intersection of three counties along the Fox River. Researchers can trace local heritage across several legacy sites, from Oakwood Cem and Bush Cem to the settlement of Sacramento.

  21. 2015 Map of Rush Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Rush Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Rush Lake
    2015 Print · USGS
    Winnebago and Fond du Lac counties appear here during the mid-2010s, centered on the significant wetlands surrounding Rush Lake. Researchers can locate several historic burial sites like Nepeuskun Cem and Krebs Cem, or trace the rural routes between Waukau and Koro.

  22. 2015 Map of Green Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Green Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Green Lake
    2015 Print · USGS
    The shoreline of Green Lake and its surrounding hill country are captured here during a period of modern recreational and residential growth. Researchers can trace family history through several burial grounds like Dartford Cem or explore the hydrography of the Puchyan Mill Race.

  23. 2018 Map of Ripon, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Ripon, 2018 Print
    2018 Ripon
    2018 Print · USGS
    The college town of Ripon and its rural Fond du Lac County surroundings are shown here as they appeared in 2018. Genealogists can trace family heritage through local landmarks like Ripon College, Reeds Corners Cem, and the Swatz Family Plot.

  24. 2018 Map of Green Lake, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Green Lake, 2018 Print
    2018 Green Lake
    2018 Print · USGS
    The shoreline of Green Lake and the nearby Twin Lakes are captured here in the late 2010s, showing a landscape defined by water and recreation. Genealogists and local historians can trace historical sites like Puchyan Mill Race, Bluffton Cem, and Sandstone Bluff.

  25. 2018 Map of Berlin, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Berlin, 2018 Print
    2018 Berlin
    2018 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley in the late 2010s reveals a landscape where historic riverfront industry meets sprawling rural cemeteries. Genealogists can trace family names at Saint Stanislaus Cem or Oakwood Cem, while explorers find old flight paths at Broken Prop Airport.

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