1950s Maps of Jefferson County, Wisconsin

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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34. 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.

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37. 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.

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40. 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.

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