1970s Maps of Marathon County, Wisconsin

Explore 13 historic maps of Marathon County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Marathon County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Marathon County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Marathon County, WI maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Honey Island, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Honey Island, 1972 Print
    1970 Honey Island
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Marathon and Wood County borderlands appear here in the early 1970s, showcasing the extensive flowage systems of the George W Mead State Wildlife Management Area. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Rangeline, Townhall, and the Cem Grace Ch.

  2. 1970 Map of Dewey Marsh, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Dewey Marsh, 1972 Print
    1970 Dewey Marsh
    1972 Print · USGS
    Marathon and Portage counties come together in the early 1970s within the extensive wetlands and winding river systems of Central Wisconsin. Local historians can trace the rural layout of Rocky Corners, the high point of Blackberry Hill, and the unique Philippine Islands within Dewey Marsh.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1970 Map of Dancy, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Dancy, 1972 Print
    1970 Dancy
    1972 Print · USGS
    Marathon and Portage counties meet along the waters of Lake Du Bay in the early seventies, where the railroad still anchors local river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Knowlton and Dancy, locating landmarks like St Francis Ch and the Knowlton Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1970 Map of Tigerton NW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Tigerton NW, 1973 Print
    1970 Tigerton NW
    1973 Print · USGS
    North-central Wisconsin in the 1970s shows a landscape of dense water networks and forest land where four counties meet. Researchers can trace the OLD RAILROAD GRADE near Jackson Lake or locate the rural hub of Norske and its surrounding family-named roads.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1970 Map of Big Eau Pleine Reservoir, 1984 Print
    1970 Map of Big Eau Pleine Reservoir, 1984 Print
    1970 Big Eau Pleine Reservoir
    1984 Print · USGS
    Marathon and Portage counties were defined by extensive wetland management and conservation efforts in the early seventies. Genealogists and outdoorsmen can trace landmarks like Runkle Cem, Big Eau Pleine County Park, and the winding Little Eau Pleine River.

  6. 1973 Map of Kalinke, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Kalinke, 1976 Print
    1973 Kalinke
    1976 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, the rural crossroads of Marathon County supported a quiet network of family farms and river-fed wetlands. Genealogists and local historians can locate early institutions like Zion Ch, Trinity Cem, and the Hewitt Texas Sch.

  7. 1973 Map of Aniwa, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Aniwa, 1976 Print
    1973 Aniwa
    1976 Print · USGS
    Aniwa and the rural edges of Langlade, Shawano, and Marathon counties are captured here in the early seventies. You can trace the Chicago and North Western Railroad through Elmhurst or locate local landmarks like St Boniface Cem and Pleasant View Sch.

  8. 1973 Map of Hogarty, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Hogarty, 1976 Print
    1973 Hogarty
    1976 Print · USGS
    Marathon and Langlade counties come into focus in the early seventies, showing a landscape of timber, stone, and river water. Researchers can trace rural life through the Bethany Ch, an Old RR Grade, and the Aniwa Lookout Tower.

  9. 1978 Map of Hamburg, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Hamburg, 1979 Print
    1978 Hamburg
    1979 Print · USGS
    Marathon County in the late seventies is a landscape of river confluences and quiet rural crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can locate early family landmarks like St Pauls Cem, the Hamburg PO, and Salem Ch along the banks of the Rib River.

  10. 1978 Map of Little Chicago, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Little Chicago, 1979 Print
    1978 Little Chicago
    1979 Print · USGS
    Marathon County in the late seventies is captured here as a patchwork of active dairy farms and small townships. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous sites like Maple Grove Sch, Big Hill Cem, and the rural community of Naugart.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1979 Map of Marshfield, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Marshfield, 1980 Print
    1979 Marshfield
    1980 Print · USGS
    Marshfield thrived as a central Wisconsin rail and education hub during the late seventies. Researchers can trace the path of the Soo Line and Chicago and North Western railroads, or locate family sites near Hillside Cem and St Peters Ch.

  12. 1979 Map of Spencer South, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Spencer South, 1980 Print
    1979 Spencer South
    1980 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin farmland and wetlands are documented here in the late seventies, showing the rural communities of Spencer and Chili. Researchers can trace the Soo Line corridor and locate local landmarks like St Stephens Ch and the Mc Millan Marsh.

  13. 1979 Map of Hewitt, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Hewitt, 1980 Print
    1979 Hewitt
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Wood and Marathon County border country is captured here in the late seventies, showing the traditional rail-and-road layout of central Wisconsin. Family historians can locate numerous rural burial grounds like St Michaels Cem and Auburndale Cem, or trace the winding Little Eau Pleine River.

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