Old Maps of East Side, Milwaukee
Explore 18 old maps of East Side, spanning from 1892 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.
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East Side, Milwaukee maps
(18)- 1892 Map of Milwaukee
1892 Milwaukee1892 Print · USGSWisconsin’s industrial heartland is documented here during a period of rapid rail expansion and urban growth along the western shore of Lake Michigan. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail junctions and settlements such as Schwartzburg Junction, Mequon Sta., and Thiensville.2 unique versions available - 1901 Map of Milwaukee
1901 Milwaukee1901 Print · USGSThe Milwaukee lakefront and surrounding townships are shown here as a burgeoning industrial and rail corridor at the start of the 1900s. Trace early property and rail development at Whitefish Bay, Wauwatosa, and the defunct Dillman Sta. depot. - 1906 Map of Milwaukee
1906 Milwaukee1906 Print · USGSThe Milwaukee lakefront and its surrounding townships show the height of early twentieth-century rail and river development. Researchers can trace ancestral property near National Home or locate vanished stops along the Lake Shore Line and Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul RR.4 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Milwaukee, 1967 Print
1954 Milwaukee1967 Print · USGSCoastal life and maritime commerce across Lake Michigan are seen here during the mid-fifties, bridging Wisconsin's industrial hubs and Michigan's timberlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Grand Trunk Western and find long-established ports like Ludington, Port Washington, and Muskegon.3 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Milwaukee
1958 Milwaukee1958 Print · USGSThe shorelines of Lake Michigan in the late fifties reveal a landscape of bustling ferry ports and growing industrial suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace rail networks like the Chesapeake & Ohio and locate landmarks such as Little Sable Point and Holy Cross Church. - 1958 Map of Milwaukee, 1960 Print
1958 Milwaukee1960 Print · USGSMid-century Milwaukee is a landscape of dense neighborhoods, massive rail yards, and industrial lakefronts during its peak urban era. Genealogists and historians can trace the city's growth through dozens of parochial schools like St Marys Sch and large burial grounds including Wanderers Rest Cemetery and Forest Home Cemetery.3 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Milwaukee, 1960 Print
1958 Milwaukee1960 Print · USGSGreater Milwaukee and the Ozaukee County border appear here at the end of the fifties, when the city’s residential and academic core was firmly established. Genealogists can locate family-named institutions like St Rose Sch & Ch, trace the lakefront in Whitefish Bay, and find old rail lines such as the Chicago and North Western.3 unique versions available - 1980 Map of Milwaukee, 1981 Print
1980 Milwaukee1981 Print · USGSThe Lake Michigan shoreline and Milwaukee's urban sprawl are captured here at the start of the 1980s. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like Graceland Cemetery, educational sites like Milwaukee-Downer College, and the northern rail lines of the Chicago and North Western. - 2010 Map of Milwaukee OE E, 2010 Print
2010 Milwaukee OE E2010 Print · USGSLake Michigan's western shore near Milwaukee is documented here in the early twenty-first century. Maritime researchers and local historians can locate the North Point Light and trace the coastal geography of North Point. - 2010 Map of Milwaukee, 2010 Print
2010 Milwaukee2010 Print · USGSMilwaukee’s twentieth-century industrial and urban layout is on full display as the city enters the new millennium. Genealogists and local historians can trace numerous burial sites like Wood National Cemetery and Calvary Cemetery, alongside maritime hubs like Jones Island and the Milwaukee Municipal Mooring Basin. - 2013 Map of Milwaukee OE E, 2013 Print
2013 Milwaukee OE E2013 Print · USGSThe Milwaukee lakefront at the start of the 2010s shows a refined urban coast where the city meets the water. Trace the residential streets and coastal routes near North Point, including N Lake Dr and the winding N Lincoln Memorial Dr. - 2013 Map of Milwaukee, 2013 Print
2013 Milwaukee2013 Print · USGSMilwaukee’s industrial shoreline and city center are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the dense intersection of maritime commerce and urban life. Researchers can trace the shipping slips of Jones Island, locate the Milwaukee Stockyards, and find athletic landmarks like Marquette University Stadium. - 2016 Map of Milwaukee OE E, 2016 Print
2016 Milwaukee OE E2016 Print · USGSThe Milwaukee lakefront and the expanse of Lake Michigan are captured here in the mid-2010s. Maritime researchers can trace the route of the Lake Express Ferry or study the residential layout near North Point along N Lake Dr. - 2016 Map of Milwaukee, 2016 Print
2016 Milwaukee2016 Print · USGSThe Milwaukee lakefront and its converging river valleys are shown in detail during the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace the layout of historic industrial sites like Jones Island or locate family plots in Forest Home Cem and Union Cem. - 2018 Map of Milwaukee OE E, 2018 Print
2018 Milwaukee OE E2018 Print · USGSThe Lake Michigan shoreline meets the eastern edge of Milwaukee in the late 2010s, showing the city's urban boundary and coastal transit routes. Trace the path of the Lake Express Ferry and the residential streets around North Point and Shorewood. - 2018 Map of Milwaukee, 2018 Print
2018 Milwaukee2018 Print · USGSThe Milwaukee lakefront and industrial valley are captured here in the late 2010s, showing the dense urban grid from Whitefish Bay to West Allis. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous legacy sites including Lincoln Memorial Cem, Pilgrims Rest Cem, and the historic Jones Island district. - 2022 Map of Milwaukee OE E, 2022 Print
2022 Milwaukee OE E2022 Print · USGSThe Milwaukee lakefront meets the vast expanse of Lake Michigan in this contemporary survey of the city's eastern edge. Trace urban landmarks from North Point to Shorewood, and follow the offshore path of the Lake Express Ferry. - 2022 Map of Milwaukee, 2022 Print
2022 Milwaukee2022 Print · USGSGreater Milwaukee at the start of the 2020s reveals a cityscape defined by its historic river confluences and sprawling industrial heritage. Researchers can trace family sites near Forest Home Cem, explore the maritime infrastructure of Jones Island, or locate campus landmarks at Marquette University.
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