Old Maps of Paris, Wisconsin for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 32 historic maps of Paris. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Paris, 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1961 Map of Dickeyville, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Dickeyville, 1962 Print
    1961 Dickeyville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Grant County's rolling farmland and deep river valleys are captured here in the early sixties. Researchers can trace rural life through landmarks like the Little Grant Mine, family-named cemeteries such as Kaump Cem, and local schoolhouses like Maple Glen Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1961 Map of Kieler, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Kieler, 1962 Print
    1961 Kieler
    1962 Print · USGS
    Grant County is captured in the early sixties as a region of upland farming and quiet river hollows along the state line. Researchers can trace rural landmarks from Sinsinawa Mound to the crossroads at Fair Play, Happy Corners, and the Jamestown Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Dubuque
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region's river-and-rail economy is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the Mississippi River bluffs. Genealogists and historians can locate Numerous lead and zinc mines, the New Melleray Abbey Monastery, and rural hubs like Saint Olaf.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1976 Map of Dubuque
    1976 Map of Dubuque
    1976 Dubuque
    1976 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois come alive during the mid-seventies, showing a region built on river commerce and mining. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central railroad or locate heritage sites like the New Melleray Abbey Monastery and Backbone State Park.

  12. 1984 Map of Dubuque North, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Dubuque North, 1985 Print
    1984 Dubuque North
    1985 Print · USGS
    This Tri-State region was a hub of Midwestern mining and river commerce in the mid-eighties. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Lead District through specific sites like Annie Mine or locate early civic centers such as First Capitol State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 2010 Map of Dickeyville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Dickeyville, 2010 Print
    2010 Dickeyville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Grant County’s rolling agricultural landscape and river valleys are captured here at the start of the 2010s. Researchers can locate the Little Grant Mine, several pioneer burial sites like Kaump Cemetery, and the village of Dickeyville.

  14. 2010 Map of Kieler, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Kieler, 2010 Print
    2010 Kieler
    2010 Print · USGS
    Jamestown and the surrounding Grant County countryside are shown here as they appeared in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can locate family sites near Sinsinawa Mound, Saint Clara Cemetery, and the old settlement of Sandy Hook.

  15. 2010 Map of Potosi, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Potosi, 2010 Print
    2010 Potosi
    2010 Print · USGS
    Grant County is captured here at the start of the twenty-first century as a landscape of river-valley settlements and quiet ridge roads. You can trace family roots at Saint Thomas Cemetery, locate the site of Spechts Ferry, and explore the hollows around Potosi and Tennyson.

  16. 2010 Map of Dubuque North, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Dubuque North, 2010 Print
    2010 Dubuque North
    2010 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Dubuque and the Mississippi River bluffs are captured here during a period of modern expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots across Linwood Cemetery or explore the outlying areas of Peru Bottoms and Frith Spur.

  17. 2013 Map of Dubuque North, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Dubuque North, 2013 Print
    2013 Dubuque North
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River bluffs and Dubuque's northern reaches are detailed here just after the turn of the millennium. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Sageville, locate the Fair Ground, or study the grounds of Linwood Cemetery.

  18. 2013 Map of Dickeyville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Dickeyville, 2013 Print
    2013 Dickeyville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Grant County agriculture and river drainage are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace land holdings and water features like Brogley Farms, Blockhouse Cr, and the community of Dickeyville.

  19. 2013 Map of Potosi, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Potosi, 2013 Print
    2013 Potosi
    2013 Print · USGS
    The river bluffs of Grant County and the historic lead-mining district are captured here in the early 21st century. Trace the unique layout of interconnected settlements like Potosi, Tennyson, and British Hollow, or locate the river crossing at Spechts Ferry.

  20. 2013 Map of Kieler, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Kieler, 2013 Print
    2013 Kieler
    2013 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's southern borderlands near the Mississippi come into focus in this early 21st-century survey of the region's agricultural and river landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace family holdings like Beeler Tree Farm or locate the small settlements of Fair Play and Sandy Hook.

  21. 2015 Map of Dubuque North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Dubuque North, 2015 Print
    2015 Dubuque North
    2015 Print · USGS
    Dubuque and its tri-state riverfront are captured here in the mid-2010s, showing the city's growth alongside the bluffs of the Mississippi. Researchers can trace the grounds of Loras Coll, the sprawling John Deere Dubuque Works, and historical sites like Eagle Point.

  22. 2016 Map of Dickeyville, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Dickeyville, 2016 Print
    2016 Dickeyville
    2016 Print · USGS
    Grant County's rolling farmland and river valleys are captured here in the mid-2010s, centered on the community of Dickeyville. Local historians can locate family landmarks such as Harrison Cem, Piddington Cem, and the small settlement of Cornelia.

  23. 2016 Map of Potosi, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Potosi, 2016 Print
    2016 Potosi
    2016 Print · USGS
    The bluffs and coulees of Grant County meet the Mississippi River in this modern survey of the Wisconsin-Iowa borderlands. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Saint Thomas Cem and the river-bottom islands near Potosi.

  24. 2016 Map of Kieler, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Kieler, 2016 Print
    2016 Kieler
    2016 Print · USGS
    Grant County’s rolling Driftless terrain is captured here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape of deep hollows and high ridges along the Illinois border. Researchers can locate historic rural centers like Fair Play and Louisburg, or trace family roots at Saint Clara Cem and Sinsinawa Mound.

  25. 2018 Map of Dubuque North, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Dubuque North, 2018 Print
    2018 Dubuque North
    2018 Print · USGS
    The northern limits of Dubuque and the tri-state border region are mapped in detail during the late twenty-teens. Researchers can trace the development of Sageville, locate family plots in Linwood Cem, and explore river landmarks like Hamm Island.

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