Old Maps of Lima, Wisconsin for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Lima with 14 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 Lima has changed over the decades.


Lima, WI maps

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  1. 1929 Map of Durand, 1970 Print
    1929 Map of Durand, 1970 Print
    1929 Durand
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Chippewa River valley in the late 1920s reveals a landscape of river-bottom settlements and upland family farms. Genealogists can trace rural roots through numerous schoolhouses like Woods Corner Sch and landmarks like the Meridean Ferry.

  2. 1932 Map of Durand
    1932 Map of Durand
    1932 Durand
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Chippewa River valley in the early 1930s is a landscape of complex waterways and bustling rural districts. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of country schools like Luna Sch and trace the old rail lines serving Durand and Dunnville.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Eau Claire, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Eau Claire, 1965 Print
    1953 Eau Claire
    1965 Print · USGS
    West-central Wisconsin in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of river-valley industry and vast wildlife refuges during the transition from rails to modern highways. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Chicago and North Western or locate family-named landmarks like Decorah Mound and Chippewa Island.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Eau Claire
    1958 Map of Eau Claire
    1958 Eau Claire
    1958 Print · USGS
    Western Wisconsin in the late fifties shows a landscape of growing regional hubs and massive wildlife refuges. Trace the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western between Eau Claire and Marshfield, or explore the terrain around Iron Mound and Lake Wissota.

  5. 1964 Map of Eau Claire
    1964 Map of Eau Claire
    1964 Eau Claire
    1964 Print · USGS
    West-central Wisconsin in the mid-1960s was a hub of river-driven industry and expanding rail networks. Researchers can trace historic homesteads near Menomonie, follow the Soo Line RR through Marshfield, or explore the grounds of the Camp McCoy Military Reservation.

  6. 1972 Map of Meridean, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Meridean, 1975 Print
    1972 Meridean
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Chippewa River valley in the early seventies shows a landscape of fertile bottoms and rural townships. Researchers can trace family roots at Fossum Cem and Peru Cem or locate old school sites like Grandview Sch.

  7. 1972 Map of Tarrant, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Tarrant, 1975 Print
    1972 Tarrant
    1975 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County in the early seventies is a landscape of deeply carved valleys and conservation land. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like Sacred Heart Cem, Tiffany Sch, and the small settlement of Tarrant.

  8. 1972 Map of Durand North, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Durand North, 1975 Print
    1972 Durand North
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Chippewa River valley in the early 1970s reveals a landscape of complex waterways and rail-side settlements. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad past Dunnville or locate family sites like Evergreen Cem and Waubeek Mound.

  9. 1972 Map of Durand South, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Durand South, 1975 Print
    1972 Durand South
    1975 Print · USGS
    The river and rail corridor of the Chippewa River meets the rugged bluff country of Buffalo County during the early 1970s. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific RR or locate family sites at St Mary Cem and North Branch Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1985 Map of Eau Claire
    1985 Map of Eau Claire
    1985 Eau Claire
    1985 Print · USGS
    Western Wisconsin's river valleys and growing mid-century cities are captured here in the mid-eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western railroad and locate rural landmarks like Dells Millpond and Nine Mile Island.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 2022 Map of Meridean, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Meridean, 2022 Print
    2022 Meridean
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Chippewa River valley comes into focus in this recent survey of the Dunn and Pepin County line. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Peru Cem, Rock Creek Cem, and the riverfront settlement of Meridean.

  12. 2022 Map of Durand North, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Durand North, 2022 Print
    2022 Durand North
    2022 Print · USGS
    The river confluence at the Dunn and Pepin county line shows a landscape shaped by water and former rail lines. Trace local history along the Red Cedar State Trl near Dunnville or locate family sites by Evergreen Cem and Waubeek Mound.

  13. 2022 Map of Tarrant, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Tarrant, 2022 Print
    2022 Tarrant
    2022 Print · USGS
    The steep coulees of Buffalo County are captured here in the 2020s, showing a landscape of family-named valleys and rural crossroads. Genealogists can locate Sacred Heart Cem and trace the paths through Newton Valley and Tiffany Valley.

  14. 2022 Map of Durand South, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Durand South, 2022 Print
    2022 Durand South
    2022 Print · USGS
    The bluffs and coulees south of Durand are mapped here as they appeared in 2022, capturing the intersection of the Chippewa River and the rugged local topography. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named roads and landmarks like Saint Mary's Cem, Limekiln Bluff, and the North Branch Cem.

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