Old Maps of Jefferson, Wisconsin for Hiking & Exploration
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Jefferson, WI maps
(61)- 1891 Map of Waterloo
1891 Waterloo1891 Print · USGSJefferson 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. - 1891 Map of Koshkonong
1891 Koshkonong1891 Print · USGSJefferson 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. - 1892 Map of Watertown
1892 Watertown1892 Print · USGSJefferson 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. - 1892 Map of Whitewater
1892 Whitewater1892 Print · USGSSoutheastern 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. - 1893 Map of Whitewater
1893 Whitewater1893 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1894 Map of Waterloo
1894 Waterloo1894 Print · USGSJefferson 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 - 1894 Map of Watertown
1894 Watertown1894 Print · USGSSouthern 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 - 1894 Map of Koshkonong
1894 Koshkonong1894 Print · USGSSouthern 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 - 1903 Map of Whitewater
1903 Whitewater1903 Print · USGSSoutheastern 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 - 1906 Map of Koshkonong
1906 Koshkonong1906 Print · USGSSouthern 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 - 1910 Map of Waterloo
1910 Waterloo1910 Print · USGSJefferson 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 - 1924 Map of Whitewater
1924 Whitewater1924 Print · USGSSoutheastern 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 - 1954 Map of Rockford
1954 Rockford1954 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1955 Map of Rockford
1955 Rockford1955 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
1957 Madison1967 Print · USGSSouth-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 - 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
1958 Rockford1974 Print · USGSNorthern 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 - 1959 Map of Lake Mills, 1961 Print
1959 Lake Mills1961 Print · USGSJefferson 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 - 1959 Map of Helenville, 1961 Print
1959 Helenville1961 Print · USGSJefferson 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 - 1959 Map of Waterloo, 1961 Print
1959 Waterloo1961 Print · USGSJefferson 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. - 1959 Map of Jefferson, 1961 Print
1959 Jefferson1961 Print · USGSJefferson 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 - 1959 Map of Watertown, 1961 Print
1959 Watertown1961 Print · USGSJefferson 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 - 1960 Map of Madison
1960 Madison1960 Print · USGSCentral 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 - 1960 Map of Whitewater, 1962 Print
1960 Whitewater1962 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1960 Map of Rome, 1964 Print
1960 Rome1964 Print · USGSJefferson 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 - 1961 Map of Fort Atkinson, 1963 Print
1961 Fort Atkinson1963 Print · USGSJefferson 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
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