Old Maps of Franklin, Wisconsin for Hiking & Exploration

1. 1891 Map of Bayview

   

   1891 Bayview

   1891 Print · USGS

   Southern Wisconsin at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape of burgeoning rail corridors and quiet farming townships along the Lake Michigan shore. Genealogists and local historians can trace early settlements like Paynesville, Caledonia, and Franksville.

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4. 1891 Map of Muskego, 1896 Print

   

   1891 Muskego

   1896 Print · USGS

   Southeast Wisconsin in the early 1890s was a landscape of expansive lake systems and rural townships connected by early rail and river routes. Genealogists can trace family holdings and vanished crossroads like Big Bend, Prospect Hill, and Denoon.

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7. 1901 Map of Bayview

   

   1901 Bayview

   1901 Print · USGS

   The Lake Michigan shoreline south of Milwaukee comes alive in the late Victorian era as industry and rail lines expand. Trace early coastal growth in Cudahy and South Milwaukee, or locate old interior settlements like New Coeln, Kilbournville, and Lamberton P.O..

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10. 1901 Map of Muskego

    

    1901 Muskego

    1901 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Wisconsin at the close of the nineteenth century was a landscape of budding dairy hubs and interconnected glacial lakes. Researchers can trace early rural life across these townships, finding legacy sites like Union Church, the path of the Wisconsin Central Railroad, and original footprints for Tess Corners and Big Bend.

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13. 1954 Map of Rockford

    

    1954 Rockford

    1954 Print · USGS

    The Rock River valley and the Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands are captured here in the mid-1950s during a period of robust industrial and agricultural activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era corridors like the Illinois Central RR and locate landmarks from Big Foot Prairie to Lake Geneva.

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16. 1955 Map of Rockford

    

    1955 Rockford

    1955 Print · USGS

    The Rock River valley and southern Wisconsin dairy country are shown here in the mid-fifties as the region's manufacturing centers grew. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western RR and Illinois Central RR through hubs like Rockford and Beloit.

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19. 1958 Map of Greendale, 1960 Print

    

    1958 Greendale

    1960 Print · USGS

    Southern Milwaukee and its neighbors are seen here in the late fifties, as suburban expansion begins to surround major hubs. Genealogists can trace family plots across Forest Home Cemetery and St Adalberts Cemetery, or locate vanished landmarks like the County House of Correction.

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22. 1958 Map of South Milwaukee, 1960 Print

    

    1958 South Milwaukee

    1960 Print · USGS

    Coastal Milwaukee County and northern Racine County show a landscape of rapid mid-century development and heavy industry along Lake Michigan. Researchers can trace the layout of family-named roads and rural schools like Caddy Vista Sch, alongside major landmarks like General Mitchell Field and Paynesville Chapel.

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25. 1958 Map of Franksville, 1960 Print

    

    1958 Franksville

    1960 Print · USGS

    The Racine-Milwaukee county line and the winding Root River meet here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of rural schoolhouses and rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Paynesville Chapel, Independent Cem, or across the crossroads of Kilbournville and Husher.

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28. 1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print

    

    1958 Racine

    1971 Print · USGS

    The Lake Michigan shoreline in the late fifties was a study in contrasts between the industrial bustle of Kenosha and the quiet woods of the Allegan State Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the urban footprint of Evanston or locate strategic sites like Fort Sheridan and the Wind Point Light.

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31. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print

    

    1958 Rockford

    1974 Print · USGS

    Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown here in the mid-twentieth century as rail-dependent industrial towns began to interface with growing lakefront communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Saylesville and Tess Corners or locate historical landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot.

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34. 1959 Map of North Cape, 1960 Print

    

    1959 North Cape

    1960 Print · USGS

    Southeast Wisconsin farming townships at the end of the fifties show a landscape of small rural crossroads and family homesteads. Genealogists can locate legacy sites like Union Church, Oak Grove Cem, and several local schools from Apple Sch to Garfield Sch.

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37. 1959 Map of Hales Corners, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Hales Corners

    1960 Print · USGS

    The suburban and rural landscape southwest of Milwaukee is frozen in time during the late fifties, as traditional farms meet post-war growth. Researchers can trace the legacy of local institutions and small hubs like St Martins, Tess Corners, and the Sacred Heart Monastery.

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40. 1959 Map of Hales Corners, 1980 Print

    

    1959 Hales Corners

    1980 Print · USGS

    Southeast Wisconsin in the late fifties is captured here during its transition from rural lake country to suburban centers. Researchers can trace family sites at Durham Cem, locate early airfields like Rainbow Airport, or study the grounds of Heg Memorial Park.

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43. 1962 Map of Racine

    

    1962 Racine

    1962 Print · USGS

    The Lake Michigan shoreline in the early sixties reveals a fascinating contrast between the dense industrial rail hubs of RACINE and CHICAGO and the forested dunes of Michigan. Local historians can trace military installations like Fort Sheridan or explore the numerous inland retreats around Paw Paw Lake and Sister Lakes.

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46. 1963 Map of Rockford

    

    1963 Rockford

    1963 Print · USGS

    The mid-century industrial corridor along the Rock River is shown here during a period of rapid post-war growth. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate local landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot and Holy Hill.

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49. 1980 Map of Lake Geneva, 1981 Print

    

    1980 Lake Geneva

    1981 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Wisconsin at the start of the eighties reveals a landscape of glacial moraines and established lakefront resorts. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Chicago and North Western RR or locate landmarks such as Yerkes Observatory and East Lawn Cem.

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52. 1980 Map of Racine, 1981 Print

    

    1980 Racine

    1981 Print · USGS

    The Lake Michigan shoreline at the start of the 1980s reveals a bustling industrial corridor from Milwaukee to Kenosha. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like Forest Home Cem or locate former rail stops along the C & N W and C M St P & P lines.

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55. 2022 Map of Franksville, 2022 Print

    

    2022 Franksville

    2022 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Wisconsin at the start of the 2020s shows the continued balance between agricultural roots and modern development across the Milwaukee Co Racine Co border. Researchers can map out local genealogy and property history near Franksville, Kilbournville, and the Independent Cem.

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58. 2022 Map of Hales Corners, 2022 Print

    

    2022 Hales Corners

    2022 Print · USGS

    The suburbs of Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties come into sharp focus in the early 2020s, revealing a dense network of residential growth alongside preserved wetlands. Researchers can trace family sites through Saint Matthias Cem and Emanuel Church Cem or explore the natural contours of Lower Kelly Lake.

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61. 2022 Map of Greendale, 2022 Print

    

    2022 Greendale

    2022 Print · USGS

    Southern Milwaukee County in the early 2020s showcases a mature suburban grid bordered by heavy industry and aviation hubs. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Mount Olivet Cem, Alverno College, and the sprawling General Mitchell International Airport.

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64. 2022 Map of North Cape, 2022 Print

    

    2022 North Cape

    2022 Print · USGS

    Southeast Wisconsin in the twenty-first century remains a landscape of historic crossroads and agricultural heritage. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Union Church, find the Parker Cem, or explore the many private airfields like Valhalla Airport.

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