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1890s Maps of Jefferson County, Wisconsin

Explore 11 historic maps of Jefferson County from the 1890s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1890s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Jefferson County's landscape evolved across the 1890s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1890s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Jefferson County's history through authentic maps from the 1890s. This is your window into the past.

Jefferson County, WI maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Sun Prairie
    1890 Map of Sun Prairie
    1890 Sun Prairie
    1890 Print · USGS
    Eastern Dane County was a landscape of budding rail towns and glacial ridges in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Sun Prairie, Deerfield, and Marshall along the active corridors of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1890 Map of Stoughton
    1890 Map of Stoughton
    1890 Stoughton
    1890 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin during the 1890s shows a landscape of thriving river towns and expanding rail networks. Researchers can trace early family homesteads near Stebbinsville, Cooksville, and Fulton Center while following the historic route of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1891 Map of Waterloo
    1891 Map of Waterloo
    1891 Waterloo
    1891 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County was an agricultural and rail landscape during the 1890s, defined by its winding river systems and glacial lakes. Genealogists can trace property locations near Lake Mills, Aztalan, and the Crawfish River during this period of early growth.
  10. 1891 Map of Koshkonong
    1891 Map of Koshkonong
    1891 Koshkonong
    1891 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County was an evolving hub of river power and rail transit in the 1890s. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Jefferson and Fort Atkinson or locate rural landmarks like Busseyville and Cold Spring.
  13. 1892 Map of Watertown
    1892 Map of Watertown
    1892 Watertown
    1892 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Dodge counties at the close of the nineteenth century are defined by their winding river valleys and newly established rail corridors. Genealogists can trace family roots in early settlements like Watertown, Ixonia, and Sullivan, or follow the Rock River to its junction with the Oconomowoc River.
  16. 1892 Map of Whitewater
    1892 Map of Whitewater
    1892 Whitewater
    1892 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin's glaciated landscape is revealed in the late nineteenth century as the rail network began to shape local growth. Trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee And St. Paul Railroad through Whitewater, Palmyra, and the marshes of the Bark River.
  19. 1893 Map of Whitewater
    1893 Map of Whitewater
    1893 Whitewater
    1893 Print · USGS
    The dairy lands and glacial lake districts of southeastern Wisconsin are captured here in the late nineteenth century. Trace the early village footprints of Whitewater and Palmyra, or follow the iron path of the Prairie Du Chien Division Railroad past Lauderdale Lakes.
    7 unique versions available
  22. 1894 Map of Waterloo
    1894 Map of Waterloo
    1894 Waterloo
    1894 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County was an expanding hub of rail and river commerce in the 1890s as several major lines connected new settlements. You can trace early township boundaries and find the footprints of Lake Mills and Waterloo alongside the Rock River.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1894 Map of Watertown
    1894 Map of Watertown
    1894 Watertown
    1894 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape shaped by glacial ridges and the iron horse. Genealogists can trace family footprints in settlements like Watertown, Ixonia, and Sullivan, or follow the rail lines that connected Lac La Belle to the wider region.
    5 unique versions available
  28. 1894 Map of Koshkonong
    1894 Map of Koshkonong
    1894 Koshkonong
    1894 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin at the end of the nineteenth century is defined by its glacial lakes and expanding rail networks. Genealogists can trace family footprints in Fort Atkinson and Milton Junction, or locate small settlements like Busseyville and Cold Spring.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1896 Map of Sun Prairie
    1896 Map of Sun Prairie
    1896 Sun Prairie
    1896 Print · USGS
    Eastern Dane County in the 1880s is captured here as a landscape of glacial ridges and emerging rail towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace early homesteads and rail stops like Deansville, Cottage Grove, and London.
    2 unique versions available
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