Old Maps of Watertown, Wisconsin for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Watertown with 35 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Watertown has changed over the decades.


Watertown, WI maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 1984 Map of Oconomowoc, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Oconomowoc, 1985 Print
    1984 Oconomowoc
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wisconsin in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by its glacial heritage and expanding metropolitan corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of lakeside communities like Oconomowoc and Pewaukee, or find established settlements such as Watertown and Beaver Dam.

  15. 1991 Map of Oconomowoc
    1991 Map of Oconomowoc
    1991 Oconomowoc
    1991 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin in the early nineties shows a landscape of glacial lakes and growing suburbs. Trace local history through Aztalan State Park, Carroll College, and the sprawling Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area.

  16. 2010 Map of Jefferson, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Jefferson, 2010 Print
    2010 Jefferson
    2010 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and the surrounding river valleys are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the region balanced growth with its agricultural roots. Genealogists and historians can locate several family burial sites, including Church Hill Cemetery and Aztalan Cemetery, or trace the path of the Glacial Drumlin Trl.

  17. 2010 Map of Richwood, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Richwood, 2010 Print
    2010 Richwood
    2010 Print · USGS
    In the early twenty-first century, this area near Watertown reveals a landscape shaped by the Rock River and Crawfish River. Researchers can trace old family footprints at Richwood Cemetery and the small settlements of Richwood and Grellton.

  18. 2010 Map of Watertown, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Watertown, 2010 Print
    2010 Watertown
    2010 Print · USGS
    Watertown and the Rock River valley are captured in this 2010 survey, showcasing the area's mix of urban industry and deep-rooted rural settlements. Researchers can trace dozens of family and church burial sites including Oak Hill and Pilgrims Rest, or locate landmarks like Tivoli Island and the Lower Watertown Dam.

  19. 2010 Map of Helenville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Helenville, 2010 Print
    2010 Helenville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County at the start of the decade shows a well-connected agricultural landscape between Farmington and Helenville. Researchers can trace local history through five distinct burial sites, including Pioneer Cemetery and Saint Stephens Cemetery.

  20. 2013 Map of Helenville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Helenville, 2013 Print
    2013 Helenville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the communities of Farmington and Helenville. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Palm Mushroom Cellars, J-3 Cub Field Airport, and Maple Mound Farm.

  21. 2013 Map of Jefferson, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Jefferson, 2013 Print
    2013 Jefferson
    2013 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County's river valleys and modern crossroads are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the growth of Jefferson and Johnson Creek alongside landmarks like the Highway 18 Outdoor Theatre.

  22. 2013 Map of Watertown, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Watertown, 2013 Print
    2013 Watertown
    2013 Print · USGS
    Watertown and its surrounding Jefferson County farmlands are captured in the early twenty-first century as the Rock River shapes the local geography. Trace the development of outlying communities like Old Lebanon, Ebenezer, and Pipersville alongside landmarks like Tivoli Island.

  23. 2013 Map of Richwood, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Richwood, 2013 Print
    2013 Richwood
    2013 Print · USGS
    The river systems of southern Wisconsin meet here in the early twenty-first century, featuring the winding Crawfish River and Rock River. Researchers can trace the local road networks surrounding the settlements of Richwood and Grellton, or locate the rural Al's Airway Airport.

  24. 2015 Map of Jefferson, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Jefferson, 2015 Print
    2015 Jefferson
    2015 Print · USGS
    The river confluence at Jefferson and the surrounding townships are captured here in the mid-2010s. Researchers can locate numerous burial sites and transport hubs like Jefferson Junction, Greenwood Cem, and Aztalan Cem.

  25. 2015 Map of Watertown, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Watertown, 2015 Print
    2015 Watertown
    2015 Print · USGS
    Watertown and its surrounding hamlets are captured here in the mid-2010s as the Rock River flows through a landscape of deep-rooted river towns and rural parishes. Genealogists can trace family names across a dozen burial grounds including Moravian Cem and Saint Paul Cem, or locate historic sites near Pipersville and Ixonia.

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