1940s Maps of La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Explore 3 historic maps of La Crosse County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 La Crosse County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring La Crosse County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


La Crosse County, WI maps

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  1. 1947 Map of Sparta, 1972 Print
    1947 Map of Sparta, 1972 Print
    1947 Sparta
    1972 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Monroe County comes alive through a dense network of valley farms and small-town rail hubs just after the war. Researchers can trace dozens of rural school sites like East Beaver Sch and Lincoln Sch alongside the flight paths of the Sparta Landing Field.

  2. 1949 Map of Sparta
    1949 Map of Sparta
    1949 Sparta
    1949 Print · USGS
    Monroe and La Crosse Counties in the late 1940s are defined by the rail-carved valleys of the La Crosse River. Genealogists can trace rural life through landmarks like Hylandale Academy, SS Peter & Paul Sch, and the border of Camp McCoy Military Reservation.

  3. 1949 Map of Melrose
    1949 Map of Melrose
    1949 Melrose
    1949 Print · USGS
    Jackson and Monroe Counties appear here in the late 1940s as a thriving patchwork of valley farms and small rural hubs. Genealogists can locate dozens of family-named landmarks and institutions, from the Little Norway Ch and Irving Cem to the Jenkins Valley Sch.

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