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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Jefferson County, Wisconsin

Explore 44 historic maps of Jefferson County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Jefferson County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Jefferson County, WI maps

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  1. 1903 Map of Whitewater
    1903 Map of Whitewater
    1903 Whitewater
    1903 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin at the turn of the century reveals a landscape of thriving rail towns and glacial lake systems. Trace the early routes of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad between Whitewater and Palmyra, or locate old lakeside settlements like Heart Prairie.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1905 Map of Sun Prairie, 1959 Print
    1905 Map of Sun Prairie, 1959 Print
    1905 Sun Prairie
    1959 Print · USGS
    In the early twentieth century, this part of Dane County was a thriving network of rail-stop towns and dairy farms. Genealogists and historians can trace the original rail paths of the Milwaukee Road through settlements like Sun Prairie, Deerfield, and Marshall.
  7. 1906 Map of Koshkonong
    1906 Map of Koshkonong
    1906 Koshkonong
    1906 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin at the turn of the century was a landscape of expanding rail junctions and river towns. Trace the early footprints of Fort Atkinson and Jefferson, or follow the rail lines connecting Milton Junction and Lima Center.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1907 Map of Sun Prairie
    1907 Map of Sun Prairie
    1907 Sun Prairie
    1907 Print · USGS
    Eastern Dane County at the turn of the century shows a landscape of rail-connected dairy towns and glacial wetlands. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near York Center, Liberty Mound, and the old rail junction at London.
    8 unique versions available
  13. 1910 Map of Waterloo
    1910 Map of Waterloo
    1910 Waterloo
    1910 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County’s river valleys and rail hubs are preserved here during the Edwardian era. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through landmarks like Jefferson Junction, Hoopers Mill, and the early shoreline of Rock Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1924 Map of Whitewater
    1924 Map of Whitewater
    1924 Whitewater
    1924 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin at the turn of the century shows a landscape of glacial lakes and thriving rail-side towns. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near Heaths Mills, the station at Palmyra, and the early township centers of Rome and Lagrange.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Rockford
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and the Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands are captured here in the mid-1950s during a period of robust industrial and agricultural activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era corridors like the Illinois Central RR and locate landmarks from Big Foot Prairie to Lake Geneva.
  22. 1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Rockford
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and southern Wisconsin dairy country are shown here in the mid-fifties as the region's manufacturing centers grew. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western RR and Illinois Central RR through hubs like Rockford and Beloit.
  25. 1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Madison
    1967 Print · USGS
    South-central Wisconsin in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of industrial hubs and glacial lakes linked by a dense rail and highway network. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of lakeside communities and find notable sites like Badger Ordnance Works and the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown here in the mid-twentieth century as rail-dependent industrial towns began to interface with growing lakefront communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Saylesville and Tess Corners or locate historical landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1959 Map of Richwood, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Richwood, 1960 Print
    1959 Richwood
    1960 Print · USGS
    Dodge and Jefferson Counties come alive in the late fifties, showcasing a rural landscape defined by river confluences and the railroad. Researchers can locate many local landmarks, including Mamre Ch Cem, St Marks Sch, and the rail siding at Richwood.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1959 Map of Waterloo, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Waterloo, 1960 Print
    1959 Waterloo
    1960 Print · USGS
    Waterloo and its river-carved surroundings are captured here in the late fifties, showing a landscape shaped by glacial deposits and rail travel. Researchers can trace rural lineages through local landmarks like St Wenceslaus Ch, Oak Hill Cem, and the small river community of Hubbleton.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1959 Map of Lake Mills, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Lake Mills, 1961 Print
    1959 Lake Mills
    1961 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County in the late fifties showcases a landscape of glacial lakes and dairy-era rural schoolhouses centered on Rock Lake. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and institutions like Hoopers Mill, Faville Grove, and the Brick Street Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1959 Map of Helenville, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Helenville, 1961 Print
    1959 Helenville
    1961 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County agricultural life is captured here in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Chicago and North Western rail line. Genealogists can locate numerous rural landmarks like Sunshine Sch, Immanuel Ch, and Pioneer Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1959 Map of Ixonia, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Ixonia, 1961 Print
    1959 Ixonia
    1961 Print · USGS
    Ixonia and the surrounding dairy country are captured in the late fifties as the local economy balanced rail transport with emerging mid-century developments. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like New Ashippun, the Monastery on Lac La Belle, and several rural schoolhouses.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1959 Map of Waterloo, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Waterloo, 1961 Print
    1959 Waterloo
    1961 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County in the late fifties remains a landscape defined by its river bends and the crossing of major rail lines. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Moravian Cem and Hoopers Mill, or trace the many rural school districts from Badger Sch to Hilltop Sch.
  49. 1959 Map of Jefferson, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Jefferson, 1961 Print
    1959 Jefferson
    1961 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and the surrounding river valleys are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape where ancient history and modern rail lines meet. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites from Milford to Aztalan, including the Indian Mounds and St Lawrence Ch Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1959 Map of Watertown, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Watertown, 1961 Print
    1959 Watertown
    1961 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Dodge Counties are captured in the late fifties as a thriving agricultural and rail corridor. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Old Lebanon, St Bernard Cem, and rural schoolhouses including High Lawn Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1959 Map of Watertown, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Watertown, 1961 Print
    1959 Watertown
    1961 Print · USGS
    Watertown and its surrounding townships thrive along the Rock River in the late fifties, during a period of steady industrial and educational growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Oak Hill Cemetery and Pilgrims Rest Cem or locate old schoolhouses like Valley Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1959 Map of Oconomowoc West, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Oconomowoc West, 1961 Print
    1959 Oconomowoc West
    1961 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Waukesha counties come to life in the late fifties, showing a landscape of lakeside settlements and rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like St Johns Ch, Norwegian Cem, and the Concord Center Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1960 Map of Madison
    1960 Map of Madison
    1960 Madison
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central and Southern Wisconsin are captured in the late fifties, showing the region as its rail-and-river network matured. Trace the paths of the Soo Line RR or locate family roots near Lake Mendota and Horicon National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1960 Map of Whitewater, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Whitewater, 1962 Print
    1960 Whitewater
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Whitewater area and its glacial lake country are captured here at the start of the 1960s. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the locations of Wisconsin State College, the Siloam Chapel, and numerous rural schoolhouses.
    4 unique versions available
  67. 1960 Map of Rome, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Rome, 1964 Print
    1960 Rome
    1964 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County in the early sixties is a landscape of winding river bends and small crossroads hamlets. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near St Lukes Cem, identify the old Cushman Mill Sch, or locate former homesteads in Slabtown and Hebron.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1960 Map of Lima Center, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Lima Center, 1964 Print
    1960 Lima Center
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin farmland is captured at the dawn of the 1960s, showing the rural landscapes where Rock, Jefferson, and Walworth counties converge. Genealogists can locate Lima Center, Union Cem, and the North Lima Ch along the rail lines.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1960 Map of Little Prairie, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Little Prairie, 1964 Print
    1960 Little Prairie
    1964 Print · USGS
    Glacial lakes and hardwood forests define this Walworth County landscape in the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural layout of Little Prairie and La Grange, or locate family sites near Skoponong Cem and Battle Creek Sch.
    3 unique versions available
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