Old Maps of Franklin, Wisconsin

Explore 18 old maps of Franklin, spanning from 1926 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.

What you can do with these maps:

  • See how Franklin changed over time: Compare historical maps to modern-day views to trace roads, homesites, rail lines & more.
  • View detailed metadata: Each map includes creators, publishers, year, scale, and archive source.
  • Overlay maps with satellite & LiDAR: Visualize the past alongside modern tools to explore terrain & human change.
  • Trusted historical sources: Maps sourced from the USGS, Library of Congress, and other archives.
  • Access maps your way: View online, download high-res files, or order prints for personal or research use.

Start exploring old maps of Franklin to uncover forgotten places, hidden landmarks, and the deep history beneath your feet.


Franklin, WI maps

(18)
  1. 1926 Map of North Bend, 1965 Print
    1926 Map of North Bend, 1965 Print
    1926 North Bend
    1965 Print · USGS
    Jackson and La Crosse counties are shown here in the mid-twenties, when the Black River valley was dotted with small family farms and dozens of rural school districts. Genealogists can trace ancestral locations near Stevenstown, Mindoro, and Upper Beaver Creek Ch.

  2. 1929 Map of North Bend
    1929 Map of North Bend
    1929 North Bend
    1929 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's coulee country comes alive in this late 1920s survey of the tri-county borderlands along the Black River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks and rural hubs like Beachs Corners, Burr Oak, and the many one-room schoolhouses like Lone Star Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Eau Claire, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Eau Claire, 1965 Print
    1953 Eau Claire
    1965 Print · USGS
    West-central Wisconsin in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of river-valley industry and vast wildlife refuges during the transition from rails to modern highways. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Chicago and North Western or locate family-named landmarks like Decorah Mound and Chippewa Island.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Eau Claire
    1958 Map of Eau Claire
    1958 Eau Claire
    1958 Print · USGS
    Western Wisconsin in the late fifties shows a landscape of growing regional hubs and massive wildlife refuges. Trace the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western between Eau Claire and Marshfield, or explore the terrain around Iron Mound and Lake Wissota.

  5. 1964 Map of Eau Claire
    1964 Map of Eau Claire
    1964 Eau Claire
    1964 Print · USGS
    West-central Wisconsin in the mid-1960s was a hub of river-driven industry and expanding rail networks. Researchers can trace historic homesteads near Menomonie, follow the Soo Line RR through Marshfield, or explore the grounds of the Camp McCoy Military Reservation.

  6. 1969 Map of Hegg, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Hegg, 1971 Print
    1969 Hegg
    1971 Print · USGS
    Western Wisconsin in the late sixties reveals a landscape of deep coulees and ridge-top farms centered around the community of Hegg. Local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Borreson Coulee or locate regional spiritual centers including North Beaver Creek Ch and the Pioneer Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1969 Map of North Bend NE, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of North Bend NE, 1972 Print
    1969 North Bend NE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Jackson County's coulee country is captured in detail during the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by its ridges and creek valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Franklin, the Upper Beaver Creek Ch, and the Morken Cem.

  8. 1985 Map of Winona
    1985 Map of Winona
    1985 Winona
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley and the coulees of the Driftless Area are shown here in the mid-1980s as the river's lock-and-dam system was well-established. Researchers can trace the riverfront at Winona, explore the bluffs near Galesville, or locate landmarks like Sugarloaf and Merrick State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 2010 Map of Hegg, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hegg, 2010 Print
    2010 Hegg
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including North Bend, Preston, and other nearby areas

  10. 2010 Map of North Bend NE, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of North Bend NE, 2010 Print
    2010 North Bend NE
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including Irving, Melrose, and other nearby areas

  11. 2013 Map of North Bend NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of North Bend NE, 2013 Print
    2013 North Bend NE
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including Irving, Melrose, and other nearby areas

  12. 2013 Map of Hegg, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Hegg, 2013 Print
    2013 Hegg
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including North Bend, Preston, and other nearby areas

  13. 2015 Map of Hegg, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Hegg, 2015 Print
    2015 Hegg
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including North Bend, Preston, and other nearby areas

  14. 2015 Map of North Bend NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of North Bend NE, 2015 Print
    2015 North Bend NE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including Irving, Melrose, and other nearby areas

  15. 2018 Map of North Bend NE, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of North Bend NE, 2018 Print
    2018 North Bend NE
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including Irving, Melrose, and other nearby areas

  16. 2018 Map of Hegg, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Hegg, 2018 Print
    2018 Hegg
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including North Bend, Preston, and other nearby areas

  17. 2022 Map of North Bend NE, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of North Bend NE, 2022 Print
    2022 North Bend NE
    2022 Print · USGS
    Jackson County rural life in the 2020s is shaped by the complex topography of the Driftless Area near Franklin. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through Morken Cem, Olson Cem, and distinctive geographic features like German Coulee or Cuffy Knob.

  18. 2022 Map of Hegg, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Hegg, 2022 Print
    2022 Hegg
    2022 Print · USGS
    In the coulee country of Trempealeau County, this survey reveals a landscape of deep valleys and long-established Norwegian-American settlements. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Thimble Peak and several historic churchyards, including Faith Lutheran Cem and Pioneer Cem.

End of results
Showing maps 1-18 of 18

Top cities near Franklin

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Franklin?
  • What is the oldest map of Franklin?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Franklin for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Franklin?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Franklin?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Franklin?
  • Where are historical maps of Franklin sourced from?