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1970s Maps of Monroe County, Wisconsin

Explore 9 historic maps of Monroe County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Monroe County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, 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 1970s, 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.
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Start exploring Monroe County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Monroe County, WI maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Wyeville, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Wyeville, 1972 Print
    1970 Wyeville
    1972 Print · USGS
    Monroe County was a nexus of rail activity and cranberry production around 1970, centered on the village of Wyeville. Local historians can trace the Chicago and North Western line or locate sites like Valley Junction, Indian Cem, and the Veterans Administration Hospital.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1970 Map of Mather, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Mather, 1972 Print
    1970 Mather
    1972 Print · USGS
    The cranberry bogs and flowages of Juneau County are at their peak development in this 1970s record of the central Wisconsin marshes. Genealogists and historians can locate Mather, the Oak Grove Cem, and the old rail-aligned settlement of Norway Ridge.
  7. 1970 Map of Shennington, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Shennington, 1972 Print
    1970 Shennington
    1972 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin’s cranberry and timber country is well-documented in the early seventies, centered on the Chicago and North Western rail line. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural community through Shennington, St Peters Cem, and the Norway Ridge Lookout Tower.
  10. 1970 Map of Warrens East, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Warrens East, 1972 Print
    1970 Warrens East
    1972 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, the border between Jackson and Monroe counties was defined by industrial cranberry cultivation and vast conservation areas. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Morman Cem and Miles Peak or locate old transit points such as Bear Bluff Station.
  13. 1976 Map of La Crosse
    1976 Map of La Crosse
    1976 La Crosse
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area and Mississippi River valley are captured here in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape of deep coulees and river commerce. Genealogists can trace family footprints from La Crosse to smaller hamlets like Newburg Corners and Witoka.
  16. 1976 Map of Tomah NW, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Tomah NW, 1978 Print
    1976 Tomah NW
    1978 Print · USGS
    Monroe County was undergoing significant land-use changes in the mid-1970s as agricultural fields and military lands converged. Researchers can trace the boundaries of Old Camp Mc Coy and follow the natural drainage of the La Crosse River and Silver Creek.
  19. 1976 Map of Tomah NE, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Tomah NE, 1978 Print
    1976 Tomah NE
    1978 Print · USGS
    Monroe County farmland and the growing city of Tomah are captured in detail during the mid-seventies. Researchers can trace the development of residential blocks around Lake Tomah and locate the rural crossroads at Ridgeville.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1976 Map of Sparta NW, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Sparta NW, 1978 Print
    1976 Sparta NW
    1978 Print · USGS
    The river valley between Bangor and Rockland is captured here during the mid-seventies, showing a landscape defined by contour farming and rail lines. You can trace the winding path of the La Crosse River and several tributaries including Burns Creek.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1976 Map of Sparta NE, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Sparta NE, 1978 Print
    1976 Sparta NE
    1978 Print · USGS
    Monroe County in the mid-seventies shows a landscape of growing highway corridors and traditional Wisconsin dairy farms. Trace the 1976 layout of Sparta, the smaller settlement of Angelo, and the winding path of the La Crosse River.
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