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Old Maps of Grant County, Wisconsin

Explore 109 old maps of Grant County, spanning from 1900 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Grant County, WI maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Lancaster
    1900 Map of Lancaster
    1900 Lancaster
    1900 Print · USGS
    Grant County and the Mississippi River bluffs are captured at the close of the nineteenth century, showing a landscape of river towns and ridge-top farms. Researchers can trace the early rail corridors and vanished river landings from Cassville and Potosi to the county seat at Lancaster.
  4. 1902 Map of Mineral Point
    1902 Map of Mineral Point
    1902 Mineral Point
    1902 Print · USGS
    Southwest Wisconsin and Northern Illinois are mapped here at the height of the regional mining era. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Illinois Central to vanished junctions and local landmarks like Meekers Grove, Calamine, and Elk Grove.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1902 Map of Elkader
    1902 Map of Elkader
    1902 Elkader
    1902 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa at the turn of the century is defined by the deep river valleys of the Mississippi, Turkey, and Volga. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines and early settlements like Elkader, Guttenberg, and Elkport as they appeared in 1898.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1903 Map of Waukon
    1903 Map of Waukon
    1903 Waukon
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Upper Mississippi River valley comes alive in the early 1900s, showing a landscape of steep bluffs, river landings, and early rail lines. You can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul RR to the county seat at Waukon or find old riverfront points like Harpers Ferry and Lansing.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1904 Map of Lancaster, 1953 Print
    1904 Map of Lancaster, 1953 Print
    1904 Lancaster
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southwest Wisconsin and its neighboring river lands are shown at the turn of the century as railroads began to dominate the ridge tops. Researchers can trace the development of the river-and-rail economy through sites like Spechts Ferry, Sinsinawa Mound, and Lancaster.
  16. 1905 Map of Richland Center
    1905 Map of Richland Center
    1905 Richland Center
    1905 Print · USGS
    Richland and Sauk Counties at the turn of the century show a landscape defined by the winding Wisconsin River and early rail expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local commerce through early post offices like Beach P.O. and rail hubs at Lone Rock and Richland Center.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1908 Map of Lancaster
    1908 Map of Lancaster
    1908 Lancaster
    1908 Print · USGS
    Grant County and the Mississippi River border appear in the first decade of the twentieth century, when river crossings and new rail lines defined local commerce. Researchers can trace the landings at Spechts Ferry and Mc Cartney or locate early settlements like British Hollow and Beetown.
    5 unique versions available
  22. 1926 Map of Wauzeka
    1926 Map of Wauzeka
    1926 Wauzeka
    1926 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Kickapoo and Wisconsin Rivers in the 1920s reveals a landscape of ridge-top schools and valley railroads. Genealogists can trace family locations near Wauzeka, Woodman, and the Crawford County Infirmary, or find old rural sites like Anderson Mills.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1929 Map of Prairie Du Chien, 1963 Print
    1929 Map of Prairie Du Chien, 1963 Print
    1929 Prairie Du Chien
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley of Crawford County at the end of the twenties shows a landscape of complex sloughs and rugged ridges. Genealogists can locate family schoolhouses like Frenchtown Sch and Hazen Corners Sch or trace the early rail lines through Prairie du Chien.
  28. 1932 Map of Prairie Du Chien
    1932 Map of Prairie Du Chien
    1932 Prairie Du Chien
    1932 Print · USGS
    Crawford County at the confluence of the two great rivers in the early thirties shows a landscape of ridge-top schools and bustling riverfront rail towns. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Wrights Ferry, Hazen Corners, or rural outposts like Lamer Ridge Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1933 Map of Boscobel
    1933 Map of Boscobel
    1933 Boscobel
    1933 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area of Southwest Wisconsin is captured here in the early 1930s, showing the intricate ridge-and-valley landscape of Grant and Richland counties. Researchers can locate dozens of country schools and churches, including Rock Elm School, Steele Cem, and the riverfront village of Port Andrew.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1952 Map of Platteville, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Platteville, 1954 Print
    1952 Platteville
    1954 Print · USGS
    In the early fifties, the mining and academic life of Southwest Wisconsin converged at the junction of two major railroads. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like the Old Elk Grove Cem, the remote Woodchuck Sch, and numerous extraction sites such as Acme Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1952 Map of Rewey, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Rewey, 1954 Print
    1952 Rewey
    1954 Print · USGS
    Rewey and the surrounding dairy country of Iowa, Grant, and Lafayette counties are shown here in the early fifties during a period of transition. Genealogists can locate several family-named burial sites like McReynolds Cem and rural schoolhouses including Hazel Dell Sch and Sunny Dale Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1952 Map of Montfort, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Montfort, 1954 Print
    1952 Montfort
    1954 Print · USGS
    The dairy lands and driftless ridges of Grant and Iowa Counties are documented here in the early fifties. Genealogists can locate numerous rural schoolhouses and family burial sites such as Rock Church Cem, Oak Grove Sch, and the Mifflin Mine works.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1952 Map of Cuba City, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Cuba City, 1954 Print
    1952 Cuba City
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin-Illinois state line comes alive in the early fifties, showing a landscape of zinc and lead mining history near the Galena River. Genealogists can trace rural life through a network of local schools like Hell Sch and cemeteries such as Mt Pleasant Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1955 Map of Cassville, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Cassville, 1957 Print
    1955 Cassville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century life along the Mississippi River bluffs is captured here as the transition from one-room schools to larger districts begins. Genealogists can trace family roots at St Charles Cem and Advent Ch or locate discontinued sites like Hefel Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1955 Map of Balltown, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Balltown, 1957 Print
    1955 Balltown
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Upper Mississippi River corridor at the Iowa-Wisconsin border is shown here in the mid-1950s, split by the winding Grant River and heavy rail traffic. Genealogists can trace family footprints in Balltown or find local landmarks like Sinners Creek Sch and Burton.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1956 Map of Dubuque North, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Dubuque North, 1958 Print
    1956 Dubuque North
    1958 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region around Dubuque comes alive in the mid-1950s, revealing a landscape defined by river industry and deep-rooted community institutions. Researchers can trace the heritage of Loras College, find the old Eagle Point Bridge (Toll), and locate family sites near Linwood Cemetery.
    5 unique versions available
  55. 1957 Map of Turkey River, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Turkey River, 1959 Print
    1957 Turkey River
    1959 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa at the confluence of the Turkey and Mississippi Rivers shows a landscape of deep hollows and river-bottom railroads in the late fifties. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Johns Cem, the settlement of Millville, and the Goshen Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1957 Map of Potosi, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Potosi, 1967 Print
    1957 Potosi
    1967 Print · USGS
    The bluffs of Grant County meet the Mississippi River in the mid-1950s, revealing a landscape shaped by lead mining and river commerce. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Thomas Cem, Spechts Ferry, and the old Rigsby Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1958 Map of La Crosse, 1979 Print
    1958 Map of La Crosse, 1979 Print
    1958 La Crosse
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area of Wisconsin and Iowa is captured here during the late seventies, showing the intricate river valleys and ridge-top settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Soo Line or locate landmarks like Grandad Bluff and Effigy Mounds National Monument.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Dubuque
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region comes alive in the mid-twentieth century as a hub of river commerce and rail transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central Gulf through Dubuque or locate the Savanna Ordnance Depot and Lock and Dam No 11.
  67. 1960 Map of Muscoda, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Muscoda, 1962 Print
    1960 Muscoda
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin River valley and the rugged driftless uplands are captured here in the early 1960s. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad or locate rural landmarks like St John Ch and Strawberry Sch.
  70. 1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Dubuque
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region's river-and-rail landscape is captured here during the early sixties, showing the convergence of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Trace mid-century rail lines like the Chicago Great Western Ry and explore sites like the Savanna Ordnance Depot and Backbone State Park.
  73. 1961 Map of La Crosse
    1961 Map of La Crosse
    1961 La Crosse
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area at the start of the 1960s reveals a complex network of river towns and rail lines along the Mississippi River. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements like New Amsterdam and Wyattville or locate major landmarks like Camp McCoy Military Reservation and Effigy Mounds National Monument.
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