Old Maps of Waterloo, Wisconsin for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Waterloo with 32 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 Waterloo has changed over the decades.


Waterloo, 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. 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

  5. 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

  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. 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

  9. 1962 Map of Beetown, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Beetown, 1964 Print
    1962 Beetown
    1964 Print · USGS
    Grant County’s Driftless Area remains a patchwork of valley farms and ridge-top roads during the early sixties. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands near Beetown, identifying local landmarks like Flat Rock Sch, Dodge Cem, and several old Mines.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1962 Map of Hurricane, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Hurricane, 1964 Print
    1962 Hurricane
    1964 Print · USGS
    Grant County in the early sixties remains a landscape of deep-cut river valleys and quiet agricultural plateaus. Genealogists can trace family names through rural landmarks like Hurricane Sch, Kinney Cem, and the small settlement at Flora Fountain.
    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 Hurricane, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hurricane, 2010 Print
    2010 Hurricane
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Beetown, Potosi, and other nearby areas

  14. 2010 Map of Beetown, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Beetown, 2010 Print
    2010 Beetown
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Beetown, Glen Haven, and other nearby areas

  15. 2010 Map of Cassville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Cassville, 2010 Print
    2010 Cassville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Cassville, North Buena Vista, and other nearby areas

  16. 2010 Map of Balltown, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Balltown, 2010 Print
    2010 Balltown
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Balltown, Old Balltown, and other nearby areas

  17. 2013 Map of Balltown, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Balltown, 2013 Print
    2013 Balltown
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Balltown, Old Balltown, and other nearby areas

  18. 2013 Map of Hurricane, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Hurricane, 2013 Print
    2013 Hurricane
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Beetown, Potosi, and other nearby areas

  19. 2013 Map of Beetown, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Beetown, 2013 Print
    2013 Beetown
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Beetown, Glen Haven, and other nearby areas

  20. 2013 Map of Cassville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Cassville, 2013 Print
    2013 Cassville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Cassville, North Buena Vista, and other nearby areas

  21. 2015 Map of Balltown, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Balltown, 2015 Print
    2015 Balltown
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Balltown, Old Balltown, and other nearby areas

  22. 2016 Map of Beetown, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Beetown, 2016 Print
    2016 Beetown
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Beetown, Glen Haven, and other nearby areas

  23. 2016 Map of Hurricane, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Hurricane, 2016 Print
    2016 Hurricane
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Beetown, Potosi, and other nearby areas

  24. 2016 Map of Cassville, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Cassville, 2016 Print
    2016 Cassville
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Cassville, North Buena Vista, and other nearby areas

  25. 2018 Map of Balltown, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Balltown, 2018 Print
    2018 Balltown
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Balltown, Old Balltown, and other nearby areas

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