Old Maps of Grant County, Wisconsin for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 213 historic maps of Grant County. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Grant County, WI maps
(213)- 1900 Map of Lancaster
1900 Lancaster1900 Print · USGSGrant 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. - 1902 Map of Mineral Point
1902 Mineral Point1902 Print · USGSSouthwest 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 - 1902 Map of Elkader
1902 Elkader1902 Print · USGSNortheast 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 - 1903 Map of Waukon
1903 Waukon1903 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1904 Map of Lancaster, 1953 Print
1904 Lancaster1953 Print · USGSSouthwest 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. - 1905 Map of Richland Center
1905 Richland Center1905 Print · USGSRichland 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 - 1908 Map of Lancaster
1908 Lancaster1908 Print · USGSGrant 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 - 1926 Map of Wauzeka
1926 Wauzeka1926 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1929 Map of Prairie Du Chien, 1963 Print
1929 Prairie Du Chien1963 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1932 Map of Prairie Du Chien
1932 Prairie Du Chien1932 Print · USGSCrawford 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 - 1933 Map of Boscobel
1933 Boscobel1933 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1952 Map of Platteville, 1954 Print
1952 Platteville1954 Print · USGSIn 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 - 1952 Map of Rewey, 1954 Print
1952 Rewey1954 Print · USGSRewey 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 - 1952 Map of Montfort, 1954 Print
1952 Montfort1954 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1952 Map of Cuba City, 1954 Print
1952 Cuba City1954 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1955 Map of Cassville, 1957 Print
1955 Cassville1957 Print · USGSMid-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 - 1955 Map of Balltown, 1957 Print
1955 Balltown1957 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1956 Map of Dubuque North, 1958 Print
1956 Dubuque North1958 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1957 Map of Turkey River, 1959 Print
1957 Turkey River1959 Print · USGSNortheast 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 - 1957 Map of Potosi, 1967 Print
1957 Potosi1967 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1958 Map of La Crosse, 1979 Print
1958 La Crosse1979 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
1959 Dubuque1982 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1960 Map of Muscoda, 1962 Print
1960 Muscoda1962 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1961 Map of Dubuque
1961 Dubuque1961 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1961 Map of La Crosse
1961 La Crosse1961 Print · USGSThe 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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