1960s Maps of Jefferson County, Wisconsin

Explore 18 historic maps of Jefferson County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Jefferson County, WI maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 1960 Map of Palmyra, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Palmyra, 1964 Print
    1960 Palmyra
    1964 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's glacial landscape is meticulously detailed in the early 1960s, showing the intersection of the Kettle Moraine State Forest and the Scuppernong River. Researchers can trace rural lineages through family landmarks like Heath Mills and old country burial grounds including Zion Cem and Melindas Prairie Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1960 Map of Whitewater, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Whitewater, 1964 Print
    1960 Whitewater
    1964 Print · USGS
    Whitewater and the surrounding prairie lands are captured here at the start of the 1960s as the local college and city expanded. Researchers can trace historic family locations near Heart Prairie, find old rural schools like Lakeview Sch, and locate cemeteries including Oak Grove Cem and Lyons Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1961 Map of Fort Atkinson, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Fort Atkinson, 1963 Print
    1961 Fort Atkinson
    1963 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Rock Counties come alive in the early 1960s, showing a landscape defined by the vast Lake Koshkonong and busy rail corridors. Genealogists can locate family names at Lakeview Cem or trace rural education at the Koshkonong Sch and Burr Oak Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1961 Map of Stoughton, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Stoughton, 1963 Print
    1961 Stoughton
    1963 Print · USGS
    Dane and Rock Counties during the early sixties center on the tobacco-processing hubs of the Rock River valley. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family lands near Hanerville, identify remote schools like Bass Lake Sch, or locate historic burials at Jensen Cem and South Porter Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1961 Map of Busseyville, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Busseyville, 1964 Print
    1961 Busseyville
    1964 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County shoreline communities thrive along the northern edge of Lake Koshkonong in the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and institutions like Oakland Evergreen Cem, St Johns Ch, and the Sylvan Mounds.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1961 Map of Fort Atkinson, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Fort Atkinson, 1964 Print
    1961 Fort Atkinson
    1964 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County's river valleys are shown in the early sixties as industrial development and suburban growth began to shape the landscape. Researchers can trace family history at Evergreen Cemetery or locate the old Vocational Sch and County Hospital.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1961 Map of Rockdale, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Rockdale, 1964 Print
    1961 Rockdale
    1964 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of eastern Dane County is captured here in the early 1960s, showing the agricultural heartland between Cambridge and Albion. Researchers can trace the heritage of local families through landmarks like East Koshkonong Cemetery, Smithback School, and the Hickory Hill Girl Scout Camp.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1961 Map of Milton, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Milton, 1964 Print
    1961 Milton
    1964 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Rock County reveals a landscape where rail commerce and rural education defined the community. Genealogists can trace family roots through several local landmarks like Otter Creek Cemetery and schools such as North Milton School and Koshkonong School.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1961 Map of Edgerton, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Edgerton, 1964 Print
    1961 Edgerton
    1964 Print · USGS
    The tobacco-growing country around the Rock River and Edgerton is captured here during the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural schoolhouses like Albion Sch, the rail lines of the Milwaukee Road, and landmarks like Joseph College.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1962 Map of Marshall, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Marshall, 1964 Print
    1962 Marshall
    1964 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heart of Dane County comes into focus in the early sixties, centered on the Maunesha River and the rail-driven town of Marshall. Researchers can trace old family lines through local sites like Deansville Cem and the settlement at York Center.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1962 Map of Sun Prairie, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Sun Prairie, 1964 Print
    1962 Sun Prairie
    1964 Print · USGS
    Eastern Dane County thrives as a rail-connected agricultural region in the early sixties, centered on the growing community of Sun Prairie. Researchers can trace old family roots through numerous landmarks like the Prairie Queen Sch, York Center Ch, and the Liberty Prairie Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1962 Map of Deerfield, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Deerfield, 1964 Print
    1962 Deerfield
    1964 Print · USGS
    In the early sixties, the farming communities of eastern Dane County were centered around the Chicago and North Western rail line. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural schoolhouses like Oak Park School and family landmarks such as Hauge Cemetery and Kroghville.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Rockford
    1963 Print · USGS
    The mid-century industrial corridor along the Rock River is shown here during a period of rapid post-war growth. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate local landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot and Holy Hill.

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