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1900s (20th Century) Maps of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Explore 7 historic maps of South Milwaukee from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 South Milwaukee's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring South Milwaukee's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

South Milwaukee, WI maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Bayview
    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..
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1958 Map of Greendale, 1960 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1958 Map of South Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of South Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 South Milwaukee
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Milwaukee lakefront in the late fifties shows a dense corridor of industry and education stretching from St Francis down to Carrollville. Researchers can trace the development of numerous schools and churches, including St Pauls Sch, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, and the lakefront Powerplant.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1958 Map of South Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1962 Map of Racine
    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.
  19. 1980 Map of Racine, 1981 Print
    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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