Old Maps of Benton, Wisconsin for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 30 historic maps of Benton. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Benton's past.


Benton, WI maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Mineral Point
    1902 Map of Mineral Point
    1902 Mineral Point
    1902 Print · USGS
    Southwest Wisconsin and Northern Illinois are mapped here at the height of the regional mining era. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Illinois Central to vanished junctions and local landmarks like Meekers Grove, Calamine, and Elk Grove.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1952 Map of Platteville, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Platteville, 1954 Print
    1952 Platteville
    1954 Print · USGS
    In the early fifties, the mining and academic life of Southwest Wisconsin converged at the junction of two major railroads. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like the Old Elk Grove Cem, the remote Woodchuck Sch, and numerous extraction sites such as Acme Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1952 Map of Cuba City, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Cuba City, 1954 Print
    1952 Cuba City
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin-Illinois state line comes alive in the early fifties, showing a landscape of zinc and lead mining history near the Galena River. Genealogists can trace rural life through a network of local schools like Hell Sch and cemeteries such as Mt Pleasant Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1952 Map of Belmont, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Belmont, 1954 Print
    1952 Belmont
    1954 Print · USGS
    Lafayette County agricultural and mining districts are captured here in the early fifties during a period of active rural life. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Strawberry Cem, the Roseville Ch, and local schools such as St Peters Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1952 Map of New Diggings, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of New Diggings, 1954 Print
    1952 New Diggings
    1954 Print · USGS
    Lead and zinc mining dominates the landscape of Lafayette County during the early fifties, where extraction sites are woven into a network of rural schools and churches. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Sullivan Sch, O'Brien Sch, and the Shawnee Cem.

  6. 1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Dubuque
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region comes alive in the mid-twentieth century as a hub of river commerce and rail transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central Gulf through Dubuque or locate the Savanna Ordnance Depot and Lock and Dam No 11.

  7. 1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Dubuque
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region's river-and-rail landscape is captured here during the early sixties, showing the convergence of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Trace mid-century rail lines like the Chicago Great Western Ry and explore sites like the Savanna Ordnance Depot and Backbone State Park.

  8. 1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Dubuque
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region's river-and-rail economy is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the Mississippi River bluffs. Genealogists and historians can locate Numerous lead and zinc mines, the New Melleray Abbey Monastery, and rural hubs like Saint Olaf.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1976 Map of Dubuque
    1976 Map of Dubuque
    1976 Dubuque
    1976 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois come alive during the mid-seventies, showing a region built on river commerce and mining. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central railroad or locate heritage sites like the New Melleray Abbey Monastery and Backbone State Park.

  10. 1984 Map of Dubuque North, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Dubuque North, 1985 Print
    1984 Dubuque North
    1985 Print · USGS
    This Tri-State region was a hub of Midwestern mining and river commerce in the mid-eighties. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Lead District through specific sites like Annie Mine or locate early civic centers such as First Capitol State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 2010 Map of New Diggings, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of New Diggings, 2010 Print
    2010 New Diggings
    2010 Print · USGS
    Lafayette County was still defined by its lead-mining roots and rural hamlets at the start of the twenty-first century. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named roads and landmarks, from the Masonic Cemetery in New Diggings to the Blackstone Mine near White Oak.

  12. 2010 Map of Belmont, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Belmont, 2010 Print
    2010 Belmont
    2010 Print · USGS
    Lafayette County agricultural lands and mining history are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through the Saint Peters Catholic Cemetery or locate the industrial heritage of the Leo V Mine and New Dell Mine.

  13. 2010 Map of Platteville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Platteville, 2010 Print
    2010 Platteville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Grant County is captured in the early twenty-first century as it balances its mining heritage with modern growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near the Homestead Mine, Smelser Cemetery, and the historic crossroads of Bigpatch.

  14. 2010 Map of Cuba City, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Cuba City, 2010 Print
    2010 Cuba City
    2010 Print · USGS
    The mining and farming traditions of southwest Wisconsin are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local researchers can locate family sites near Mount Pleasant Cemetery or trace the legacy of the Burkett Mine and Northwestern Mine.

  15. 2013 Map of Belmont, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Belmont, 2013 Print
    2013 Belmont
    2013 Print · USGS
    Lafayette County agricultural life is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the historic village of Belmont. Family-named landmarks and rural outposts are easy to trace, from Wolters Farm and Darlington Ridge Farms to the community at Meekers Grove.

  16. 2013 Map of Cuba City, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Cuba City, 2013 Print
    2013 Cuba City
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape of established dairy farms and river valleys. Genealogists can trace family holdings and small settlements like Benton, Hazel Green, and Strawbridge along the Galena River.

  17. 2013 Map of New Diggings, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of New Diggings, 2013 Print
    2013 New Diggings
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area of Lafayette County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring agricultural and mining heritage of the region. Genealogists and local historians can trace family properties like Windy Acres or visit the namesake Lead Mine and New Diggings settlements.

  18. 2013 Map of Platteville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Platteville, 2013 Print
    2013 Platteville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Grant County agriculture and rural life are captured here in the early 2010s as the region maintains its traditional farming roots. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named lands like De Buhr Farm and Lindsay Farms or locate the small settlements of Ipswich and Elmo.

  19. 2016 Map of Platteville, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Platteville, 2016 Print
    2016 Platteville
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area of Southwest Wisconsin is shown here in the mid-2010s, centered on the growing university town of Platteville. Local researchers can trace family plots at Smelser Cem or explore the rural reaches of Bigpatch and the Galena River valley.

  20. 2016 Map of New Diggings, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of New Diggings, 2016 Print
    2016 New Diggings
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin-Illinois borderlands appear here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the historic mining district near New Diggings. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Masonic Cem or locate old industrial sites like the Lead Mine.

  21. 2016 Map of Cuba City, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Cuba City, 2016 Print
    2016 Cuba City
    2016 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Wisconsin's driftless-border landscape is captured here in the mid-2010s, showing the settled crossroads between the Sinsinawa River and Galena River. Genealogists can trace family plots at Mount Pleasant Cem or locate historical property near Benton, Hazel Green, and the crossing at Scrabble Br.

  22. 2016 Map of Belmont, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Belmont, 2016 Print
    2016 Belmont
    2016 Print · USGS
    Lafayette County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century as the village of Belmont anchors a network of rural townships. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Strawberry Cem, Meekers Grove, and Saint Peters Catholic Cem.

  23. 2018 Map of Belmont, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Belmont, 2018 Print
    2018 Belmont
    2018 Print · USGS
    Lafayette County and the village of Belmont are shown in the late 2010s, defined by a landscape of winding creeks and rural crossroads. Genealogists can locate several local burial grounds, including Strawberry Cem, Saint Marys Catholic Cem, and the settlement at Meekers Grove.

  24. 2018 Map of Platteville, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Platteville, 2018 Print
    2018 Platteville
    2018 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin is captured here in the late 2010s, centered on the historic regional hub of Platteville. Researchers can trace old family names and rural routes through settlements like Bigpatch and Georgetown or locate the Old Elk Grove Cem along the Galena River.

  25. 2018 Map of Cuba City, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Cuba City, 2018 Print
    2018 Cuba City
    2018 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's lead-mining region and the Illinois borderlands are detailed here in the late twenty-tens. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land across three counties while locating Mount Pleasant Cem, the streets of Cuba City, and the winding Sinsinawa River.

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