Old Maps of Knowlton, Wisconsin for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Knowlton with 31 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 Knowlton has changed over the decades.


Knowlton, WI maps

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  1. 1899 Map of Wausau, 1956 Print
    1899 Map of Wausau, 1956 Print
    1899 Wausau
    1956 Print · USGS
    Marathon County was a bustling timber and rail corridor at the turn of the century, anchored by the river power of Wausau and Merrill. Researchers can trace early logging lines like the Bull Dessert Logging R R and find vanished stops such as Dessert Junction and Nutterville.

  2. 1902 Map of Wausau
    1902 Map of Wausau
    1902 Wausau
    1902 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin’s timber and rail heartland is meticulously documented at the turn of the century as Wausau and Merrill expand along the river. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and rail stops like Schofield, Granite Heights, and the grounds of the State Insane Asylum.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Wausau, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Wausau, 1955 Print
    1953 Wausau
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin River valley comes alive in the early 1950s, showing the paper-mill towns and rugged peaks of Marathon County. Trace the development of Wausau and Mosinee or locate rural landmarks like the Mosinee Lookout Tower and St Agnes Ch.

  4. 1955 Map of Green Bay, 1968 Print
    1955 Map of Green Bay, 1968 Print
    1955 Green Bay
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central and Eastern Wisconsin are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the industrial growth of the Fox Valley and Wisconsin River corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Green Bay and Western through settlements like Weyauwega, Clintonville, and Pulaski.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Stevens Point, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Stevens Point, 1958 Print
    1956 Stevens Point
    1958 Print · USGS
    Stevens Point and the central Wisconsin River valley are captured here in the mid-fifties during a period of significant educational and infrastructure growth. Researchers can locate numerous country schools and religious landmarks, from St Francis Ch to the State Teachers College and the Cranberry Bog.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1963 Map of Wausau, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Wausau, 1965 Print
    1963 Wausau
    1965 Print · USGS
    Marathon County’s river valley is caught in a moment of mid-century growth, centered on the bustling Wisconsin River industrial corridor. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near landmarks like St Agnes Ch Cem, the Mount View Sanatorium, and the small settlement of Peplin.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 1982 Map of Mosinee
    1982 Map of Mosinee
    1982 Mosinee
    1982 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin during the early eighties shows a landscape shaped by the Wisconsin River and growing aviation infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Mosinee, identifying the Gate of Heaven Cem and the High Sch.

  10. 1982 Map of Peplin
    1982 Map of Peplin
    1982 Peplin
    1982 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Marathon County in the early eighties centers on the settlement of Peplin and its surrounding townships. Genealogists can locate St John the Baptist Ch, while others can trace industrial markers like the Benders Landing Strip and local Gravel Pits.

  11. 1984 Map of Wausau, 1990 Print
    1984 Map of Wausau, 1990 Print
    1984 Wausau
    1990 Print · USGS
    Marathon and Portage counties come into focus during the mid-eighties as industrial river towns and sprawling conservation areas define the Central Wisconsin landscape. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Soo Line or locate rural landmarks like Rib Mountain State Park and St Marys Cem.

  12. 2010 Map of Dancy, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Dancy, 2010 Print
    2010 Dancy
    2010 Print · USGS
    Marathon County's river-driven landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century as the Wisconsin River feeds the massive Lake Du Bay reservoir. Researchers can trace local history through the Saint Francis Cemetery and the old road layouts around Knowlton and Dancy.

  13. 2010 Map of Peplin, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Peplin, 2010 Print
    2010 Peplin
    2010 Print · USGS
    Marathon County at the turn of the decade shows the steady growth of Kronenwetter and the rural hub of Peplin. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Buchkoski Ln and Wisz Rd near the drainage of Peplin Creek.

  14. 2010 Map of Dewey Marsh, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Dewey Marsh, 2010 Print
    2010 Dewey Marsh
    2010 Print · USGS
    Marathon County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by the winding Little Eau Claire River. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Quarry Lookout Tower and small settlements including Ashley and Rocky Corners.

  15. 2010 Map of Mosinee, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mosinee, 2010 Print
    2010 Mosinee
    2010 Print · USGS
    Mosinee and the Wisconsin River corridor are documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape shaped by river commerce and modern infrastructure. Researchers can locate burial sites like Gate of Heaven Cemetery or trace the geography of the Mosinee Flowage and Central Wisconsin Airport.

  16. 2013 Map of Peplin, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Peplin, 2013 Print
    2013 Peplin
    2013 Print · USGS
    Marathon County in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape of expanding residential grids and local airfields. Researchers can trace the watercourses of Peplin Cr and Bull Junior Cr or locate specific landmarks like Bender's Airport.

  17. 2013 Map of Dewey Marsh, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Dewey Marsh, 2013 Print
    2013 Dewey Marsh
    2013 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's central woods and marshes are documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape of small settlements and family-named roads. Trace local history at Rocky Corners or find landmarks like Blackberry Hill and the Quarry Lookout Tower.

  18. 2013 Map of Mosinee, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Mosinee, 2013 Print
    2013 Mosinee
    2013 Print · USGS
    Mosinee and Kronenwetter are shown here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the complex waterways of the Wisconsin River. Researchers can trace the layout of the Central Wisconsin Airport or locate local landmarks like the Mosinee Lookout Tower and Pine Island.

  19. 2013 Map of Dancy, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Dancy, 2013 Print
    2013 Dancy
    2013 Print · USGS
    Marathon County’s river-fed landscapes come into focus in this 2013 survey of the areas around Knowlton and Dancy. Genealogists and outdoor historians can trace property lines and roads near Lake Dubay and the Little Eau Pleine River.

  20. 2015 Map of Dancy, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Dancy, 2015 Print
    2015 Dancy
    2015 Print · USGS
    The river systems of central Wisconsin meet near Knowlton and Dancy in this recent survey of the Marathon and Portage county line. Genealogists and local researchers can pinpoint Saint Francis Cem and trace the shores of Lake Dubay and the Wisconsin River.

  21. 2015 Map of Dewey Marsh, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Dewey Marsh, 2015 Print
    2015 Dewey Marsh
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Marathon and Portage county line bisects this 2010s landscape as it transitions from the expansive Dewey Marsh to rural farmsteads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family road names and specific locales like Rocky Corners, Ashley, and the curious Philippine Islands.

  22. 2015 Map of Peplin, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Peplin, 2015 Print
    2015 Peplin
    2015 Print · USGS
    Marathon County in the mid-2010s shows a landscape of rural roads and aviation history. Researchers can trace the layout of Peplin or locate local landing strips like Bender's Airport and Jaks Field along the banks of Bull Junior Cr.

  23. 2015 Map of Mosinee, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Mosinee, 2015 Print
    2015 Mosinee
    2015 Print · USGS
    Marathon County in the mid-2010s reveals a landscape shaped by the Wisconsin River and modern aviation. Genealogists and local historians can map the grounds of Mosinee Cem, locate the Central Wisconsin Airport, or trace the shores of Lake DuBay.

  24. 2018 Map of Mosinee, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Mosinee, 2018 Print
    2018 Mosinee
    2018 Print · USGS
    Marathon County's riverfront communities are documented here in the late 2010s as they expand along the Wisconsin River. Researchers can locate several burial grounds including Saint Paul Cemetery and Mosinee Cemetery, or trace the development of the Central Wisconsin Airport.

  25. 2018 Map of Peplin, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Peplin, 2018 Print
    2018 Peplin
    2018 Print · USGS
    Marathon County is captured here in the late 2010s as residential expansion meets rural Wisconsin wetlands. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Jaks Field or follow the paths of Bull Junior Creek and Peplin Creek through Peplin.

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