Old Maps of Milwaukee, Wisconsin for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Milwaukee with 36 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 Milwaukee has changed over the decades.


Milwaukee, WI maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Bayview
    1891 Map of Bayview
    1891 Bayview
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Racine, West Allis, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1891 Map of Muskego, 1896 Print
    1891 Map of Muskego, 1896 Print
    1891 Muskego
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Waukesha, West Allis, and other nearby areas

  3. 1892 Map of Milwaukee
    1892 Map of Milwaukee
    1892 Milwaukee
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including West Allis, Wauwatosa, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1892 Map of Waukesha
    1892 Map of Waukesha
    1892 Waukesha
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Waukesha, West Allis, and other nearby areas

  5. 1901 Map of Milwaukee
    1901 Map of Milwaukee
    1901 Milwaukee
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including West Allis, Wauwatosa, and other nearby areas

  6. 1901 Map of Waukesha
    1901 Map of Waukesha
    1901 Waukesha
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Waukesha, West Allis, and other nearby areas

  7. 1901 Map of Bayview
    1901 Map of Bayview
    1901 Bayview
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Racine, West Allis, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1901 Map of Muskego
    1901 Map of Muskego
    1901 Muskego
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Waukesha, West Allis, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1906 Map of Waukesha
    1906 Map of Waukesha
    1906 Waukesha
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Waukesha, West Allis, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1906 Map of Milwaukee
    1906 Map of Milwaukee
    1906 Milwaukee
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including West Allis, Wauwatosa, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Rockford
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Madison, Rockford, and other nearby areas

  12. 1954 Map of Milwaukee, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Milwaukee, 1967 Print
    1954 Milwaukee
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including West Allis, Sheboygan, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Rockford
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Madison, Rockford, and other nearby areas

  14. 1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Madison
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Madison, Waukesha, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1958 Map of Milwaukee
    1958 Map of Milwaukee
    1958 Milwaukee
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including West Allis, Sheboygan, and other nearby areas

  16. 1958 Map of Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 Milwaukee
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including West Allis, Wauwatosa, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1958 Map of Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 Milwaukee
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including West Allis, Wauwatosa, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1958 Map of Thiensville, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Thiensville, 1960 Print
    1958 Thiensville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Mequon, Whitefish Bay, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  19. 1958 Map of Greendale, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Greendale, 1960 Print
    1958 Greendale
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including West Allis, Franklin, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1958 Map of South Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of South Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 South Milwaukee
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Oak Creek, South Milwaukee, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  21. 1958 Map of South Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of South Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 South Milwaukee
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Racine, West Allis, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1958 Map of Wauwatosa, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of Wauwatosa, 1961 Print
    1958 Wauwatosa
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including West Allis, Wauwatosa, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  23. 1958 Map of Menomonee Falls, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of Menomonee Falls, 1961 Print
    1958 Menomonee Falls
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Menomonee Falls, Mequon, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  24. 1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print
    1958 Racine
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Chicago, Kenosha, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  25. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Milwaukee, including Madison, Rockford, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

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