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1980s Maps of Monroe County, Wisconsin

Explore 28 historic maps of Monroe County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 1980s, 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 1980s, 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.
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Start exploring Monroe County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Monroe County, WI maps

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  1. 1983 Map of Westby
    1983 Map of Westby
    1983 Westby
    1983 Print · USGS
    The ridge-and-valley country of Vernon and Monroe counties is captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists can trace family lines at Coon Prairie Ch and Pleasant View Cem, or locate landmarks like the Ski Jumps and Living Waters Camp.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1983 Map of Esofea
    1983 Map of Esofea
    1983 Esofea
    1983 Print · USGS
    Vernon County's coulee country in the early eighties shows a landscape of deep valleys and high ridges settled by farming families. Genealogists can trace local roots through landmarks like Skogdalen Ch, the Pumpkin Hollow area, and the small settlement of Esofea.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1983 Map of Cataract, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Cataract, 1984 Print
    1983 Cataract
    1984 Print · USGS
    Monroe County in the early eighties reveals a landscape of deep valleys and vital fishery habitats. Local historians can trace family locations near Cataract, locate Oak Grove Cemetery, or find the Cataract Lookout Tower standing over the wooded ridges.
  10. 1983 Map of Tomah, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Tomah, 1984 Print
    1983 Tomah
    1984 Print · USGS
    Tomah and its surrounding townships are shown here in the early eighties, where the regional rail hub meets the eastern edge of the Fort McCoy Military Reservation. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family plots at Oak Grove and St. Johns, or locate community landmarks like Jacksonville and the East Ridgeville School.
  13. 1983 Map of Ontario, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Ontario, 1984 Print
    1983 Ontario
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area landscape near the Monroe and Vernon county line shows its intricate valley network in the early 1980s. Researchers can locate the village of Ontario, remote burial sites like Calvin-Day Cem, and the boundaries of Wildcat Mountain State Park.
  16. 1983 Map of St. Marys, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of St. Marys, 1984 Print
    1983 St. Marys
    1984 Print · USGS
    Monroe County was a landscape of ridgeline cemeteries and deep valley farms in the early 1980s. You can trace family roots at Summit Ridge Cem and St Jacobs Cem, or follow the historic rail corridor now designated as the Elroy Sparta State Trail.
  19. 1983 Map of Sparta, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Sparta, 1984 Print
    1983 Sparta
    1984 Print · USGS
    Monroe County enters the 1980s as a bustling crossroads of rail lines, military land, and river valley farms. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at St Johns Cem or Mt Hope Cem and locate the historic Rolling Hills County Home.
  22. 1983 Map of City Rock, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of City Rock, 1984 Print
    1983 City Rock
    1984 Print · USGS
    Monroe County's landscape in the early eighties shows the massive Fort Mc Coy Military Reservation alongside traditional farming valleys. Researchers can trace family history at Mound Prairie Cem and identify geologic landmarks like Chimney Rock and Jeff Davis Rock.
  25. 1983 Map of Melrose, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Melrose, 1984 Print
    1983 Melrose
    1984 Print · USGS
    Jackson County river life and rural townships are captured here in the early 1980s. You can trace family plots at St Malachys Cem Ch and follow the winding Black River past Horse Shoe Lake and Irving.
  28. 1983 Map of Four Corners, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Four Corners, 1984 Print
    1983 Four Corners
    1984 Print · USGS
    Monroe and La Crosse counties show a landscape of deep coulees and ridges during the early 1980s. Local researchers can trace family-named landmarks like Wanlass Hill, visit the Sand Creek Cem, or explore the rural intersection at Four Corners.
  31. 1983 Map of Trippville, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Trippville, 1984 Print
    1983 Trippville
    1984 Print · USGS
    The ridge-and-valley country of Vernon County is shown here in the early eighties, where farming communities cling to the high ground. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous burial sites including Bohemian Brotherhood Cem, Mt Tabor Cem, and Revels Cem.
  34. 1983 Map of Middle Ridge, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Middle Ridge, 1984 Print
    1983 Middle Ridge
    1984 Print · USGS
    The ridge-top settlements and deep coulees of eastern La Crosse County are captured here in the early 1980s. Researchers can locate local landmarks like St Peter Ch, Hylandale Academy, and the North Ridge Cem.
  37. 1983 Map of Kendall West, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Kendall West, 1984 Print
    1983 Kendall West
    1984 Print · USGS
    Monroe County's ridgelands and valley farms are captured here in the early eighties as the former rail corridor transitioned to the Elroy-Sparta State Trail. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Dorset Ridge Cem, St Matthew Ch, and the high-elevation Dorset Ridge Sch.
  40. 1983 Map of Oakdale, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Oakdale, 1984 Print
    1983 Oakdale
    1984 Print · USGS
    The rail-and-road corridor of Monroe County comes into focus in the early eighties, centered on the expansion of Tomah and the village of Oakdale. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Sunny Ridge Sch, Oakdale Cem, and the high ground of Indian Ridge.
  43. 1983 Map of Alderwood Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Alderwood Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Alderwood Lake
    1984 Print · USGS
    Monroe County was a blend of military training grounds and wetlands in the early eighties. You can trace the layout of Fort McCoy, locate the Lafayette Cem, or follow the C M St P & P rail line through Tarr Valley.
  46. 1983 Map of Millston, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Millston, 1984 Print
    1983 Millston
    1984 Print · USGS
    Millston and the surrounding Jackson County wetlands are captured here in the early eighties, showing the town's alignment with the railroad. Researchers can locate Brookside Cem, the industrial Shale Pit, and the extensive Cranberry Bogs.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1983 Map of Tunnel City, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Tunnel City, 1984 Print
    1983 Tunnel City
    1984 Print · USGS
    Monroe County's rail-and-creek landscape is captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists can trace family plots at Boyonton Cem and LaGrange Cem or locate the junction of the Chicago & NW and Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific at Tunnel City.
  52. 1983 Map of Bangor, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Bangor, 1984 Print
    1983 Bangor
    1984 Print · USGS
    The La Crosse River valley and the dual-railroad corridor of the 1980s show a settled landscape of coulees and river flats. Genealogists can locate St Marys Cem, the Welsh Calvinistic Cem, and traces of the Chicago and North Western line.
  55. 1983 Map of Shamrock, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Shamrock, 1984 Print
    1983 Shamrock
    1984 Print · USGS
    Jackson and Monroe County landscapes come together in the early 1980s, centered on the rural crossroads of Shamrock. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named routes like Kelly Road to find St Calumkille, Gospel Hall, and the scenic Fall Hall Glen.
  58. 1983 Map of Wilton, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Wilton, 1984 Print
    1983 Wilton
    1984 Print · USGS
    Monroe County’s ridgelands and river valleys are captured here in the early eighties, centered on the village of Wilton. Family historians and map enthusiasts can trace old routes like the Elroy Sparta State Trail and locate rural landmarks such as Salem Ch, Oil City, and Wanderers Rest Cem.
  61. 1983 Map of Dell, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Dell, 1984 Print
    1983 Dell
    1984 Print · USGS
    Vernon County and the Driftless Area topography are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Potts Corners or trace rural community centers including Sugar Grove Ch and the Bad Axe Cem.
  64. 1983 Map of Warrens West, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Warrens West, 1984 Print
    1983 Warrens West
    1984 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the area around Warrens thrived as a hub for berry production and rail transport. Researchers can trace the legacy of the local cranberry industry through numerous Cranberry Bogs and find local family landmarks like Knapp Cem and McMullen Memorial County Park.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1983 Map of Hillsboro, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Hillsboro, 1984 Print
    1983 Hillsboro
    1984 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin’s driftless landscape at the start of the 1980s reveals a network of river-valley towns connected by rail and ridge roads. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots through St Patricks Cem, Hills Prairie Cem, and landmarks like Tinkers Bluff.
  70. 1983 Map of Kendall East, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Kendall East, 1984 Print
    1983 Kendall East
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area of Wisconsin comes into focus during the early 1980s, showcasing the transition from rail to trail. Trace the ELROY-SPARTA STATE TRAIL and locate ancestral sites like Fowler-Sherman Cem or the rural settlement of Glendale.
  73. 1983 Map of Melvina, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Melvina, 1984 Print
    1983 Melvina
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area of Monroe County is shown in the early 1980s, shaped by the Little La Crosse River and the winding rail lines of the era. Genealogists and historians can locate the Union Cem, the settlement of Portland, and the old Chicago and North Western railroad grade.
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