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Old Maps of Pierce County, Wisconsin

Explore 61 old maps of Pierce County, spanning from 1935 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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  1. 1935 Map of Arkansaw
    1935 Map of Arkansaw
    1935 Arkansaw
    1935 Print · USGS
    The rural uplands and river valleys of Pepin and Dunn Counties are captured here during the mid-1930s. Researchers can trace dozens of country school sites like Point Sch and Knight Sch, or locate family landmarks at Exile and Eau Galle Mill.
  4. 1940 Map of Maiden Rock
    1940 Map of Maiden Rock
    1940 Maiden Rock
    1940 Print · USGS
    Pierce County’s bluff country meets the Mississippi River in this pre-war survey of the Wisconsin-Minnesota border. Genealogists can trace hundreds of family-named landmarks, from Clayfield Ch to vanished rural schoolhouses like Oakvale Sch and Drake Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1941 Map of Arkansaw
    1941 Map of Arkansaw
    1941 Arkansaw
    1941 Print · USGS
    Pepin and Pierce counties appear at the start of the 1940s as a land of rural schools and river-valley farming. Researchers can trace family sites at Plum City, Dead Lake Cem, or schools like Maxwell Prairie Sch along the Chippewa River.
  10. 1942 Map of Arkansaw
    1942 Map of Arkansaw
    1942 Arkansaw
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area of Pepin and Pierce counties comes to life in the 1940s, showing a landscape of deep coulees and river valleys. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools like Whipple Hill Sch and historic local landmarks such as St Joseph Ch and Exile.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1944 Map of Red Wing
    1944 Map of Red Wing
    1944 Red Wing
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin side of the Mississippi River valley is shown here just before the mid-century, where rail and river networks met. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and rural hubs like Moeville, Hager City, and St Marys Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1946 Map of Hudson, 1954 Print
    1946 Map of Hudson, 1954 Print
    1946 Hudson
    1954 Print · USGS
    The riverfront communities of the St. Croix Valley are captured here just after the war, showing the distinct border towns of Wisconsin. Genealogists and local historians can trace the streets and benchmarks of Hudson, North Hudson, and Prescott.
  19. 1946 Map of Knapp, 1967 Print
    1946 Map of Knapp, 1967 Print
    1946 Knapp
    1967 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of St. Croix, Pierce, and Dunn Counties come to life in this mid-century survey of the Wisconsin dairy country. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools like Broadview Sch and Denver Sch, as well as the Dunkard Ch and Teegarden Cem.
  22. 1946 Map of River Falls, 1968 Print
    1946 Map of River Falls, 1968 Print
    1946 River Falls
    1968 Print · USGS
    Pierce and St. Croix counties come alive in the mid-1940s, centered on the river-fed hub of River Falls. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of rural schoolhouses and country churches, including Cherma Ch, Lafette Sch, and Glover.
  25. 1949 Map of River Falls
    1949 Map of River Falls
    1949 River Falls
    1949 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix and Pierce County borderlands near the late 1940s reveal a landscape of tight-knit rural communities and bustling riverside towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of local landmarks like Cherma Ch, Warren Cem, and the Nineteen Hundred Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1949 Map of Hudson
    1949 Map of Hudson
    1949 Hudson
    1949 Print · USGS
    The riverfront communities of St. Croix and Pierce counties are captured here in the late 1940s as the rail-and-river economy flourished. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha line through Hudson and down to the river junction at Prescott.
  31. 1949 Map of Knapp
    1949 Map of Knapp
    1949 Knapp
    1949 Print · USGS
    Dunn, St. Croix, and Pierce counties come together in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by small-scale farming and the rail corridor. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools and churches like Wilson Ch, East Hill Sch, and Hatchville Ch.
  34. 1949 Map of Baldwin
    1949 Map of Baldwin
    1949 Baldwin
    1949 Print · USGS
    The dairy lands of St. Croix and Pierce counties thrive in the late 1940s as the rail line connects the bustling hubs of Baldwin and Woodville. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of neighborhood landmarks, from the Emmanuel Lutheran Ch to rural schools like Birchdale Sch and Loyalty Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1950 Map of Maiden Rock, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Maiden Rock, 1952 Print
    1950 Maiden Rock
    1952 Print · USGS
    The bluffs of Lake Pepin were a hive of rail and river activity at mid-century, supporting a dense network of upland farms and small towns. Researchers can trace rural life through dozens of named landmarks like Old Frontenac, the Villa Maria Academy, and Sleepy Hollow School.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1951 Map of Prescott
    1951 Map of Prescott
    1951 Prescott
    1951 Print · USGS
    The river confluence at the Minnesota-Wisconsin border in the early fifties shows a landscape of busy waterways and rural school districts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Johnson Cem and Barkley Sch near the Kinnickinnic River bluffs.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1952 Map of Red Wing, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Red Wing, 1954 Print
    1952 Red Wing
    1954 Print · USGS
    Red Wing and the Mississippi River valley are shown here in the early fifties, a time when rail lines and river sloughs defined local geography. Genealogists can trace family names at the Vasa Childrens Home School No 3, St Johns Cem, and the Prairie Island Indian Reservation.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1953 Map of Saint Paul, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Saint Paul, 1964 Print
    1953 Saint Paul
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the Mississippi River valley are captured here at a mid-century turning point. Trace the early growth of Minneapolis and Saint Paul alongside landmarks like Lake Minnetonka and the St Croix River.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 1957 Map of Hastings, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Hastings, 1959 Print
    1957 Hastings
    1959 Print · USGS
    Dakota County and the Mississippi riverfront appear in the late fifties as a hub of rail transit and agricultural industry. Genealogists and researchers can locate landmarks like St Lukes Cem, the Mineral Springs Sanatorium, and the tracks of the Chicago Great Western.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1959 Map of Saint Paul
    1959 Map of Saint Paul
    1959 Saint Paul
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and southeastern Minnesota appear here in the late fifties, showing the peak of the rail era and post-war suburban growth. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Lake Minnetonka, the Univ Of Minn Rosemount Research Center, or the growing neighborhoods of Richfield.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1967 Map of Prescott, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Prescott, 1969 Print
    1967 Prescott
    1969 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers is captured here in the late sixties, highlighting the border towns of Prescott and Point Douglas. Researchers can trace genealogical landmarks like Evergreen Cemetery and family-named features like Starks Mound.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1972 Map of Plum City, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Plum City, 1975 Print
    1972 Plum City
    1975 Print · USGS
    Pierce County at the start of the 1970s shows a landscape of deep coulees and ridge-top farming. Trace old family lines and local landmarks from Plum City to Exile, including Poplar Hill Cem and the waters of Nugget Lake.
  61. 1972 Map of Nerike Hill, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Nerike Hill, 1975 Print
    1972 Nerike Hill
    1975 Print · USGS
    Pierce and Pepin Counties in the early 1970s show a landscape of steep coulees and tight-knit rural crossroads. Researchers can trace family history through landmarks like Mission Covenant Ch, Free Home Cem, and the small settlement at Lund.
  64. 1974 Map of River Falls East, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of River Falls East, 1977 Print
    1974 River Falls East
    1977 Print · USGS
    Pierce County and the eastern edges of the Kinnickinnic Valley are captured in the mid-seventies just as the university campus was expanding. Researchers can trace rural life through the Old Railroad Grade, St Bridget Cem, and the remote Thurston Hill.
  67. 1974 Map of El Paso, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of El Paso, 1977 Print
    1974 El Paso
    1977 Print · USGS
    Pierce County and the Rush River valley are captured in the mid-1970s, showcasing a landscape of ridge-top farms and deep coulees. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Gilman Sch, the Sacred Heart Ch, and the landmark Crystal Cave.
  70. 1974 Map of River Falls West, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of River Falls West, 1977 Print
    1974 River Falls West
    1977 Print · USGS
    The bluffs and river valleys of Pierce County are captured here in the mid-seventies as River Falls expands westward. Genealogists and local historians can locate early cemeteries like Mann Valley Cem and landmarks such as the Townhall and West Side Sch.
  73. 1974 Map of Spring Valley, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Spring Valley, 1977 Print
    1974 Spring Valley
    1977 Print · USGS
    Western Wisconsin's river valleys and rural settlements are captured here in the mid-1970s as the Eau Galle Reservoir altered the local hydrology. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Hatchville, St Michael Cem, and Oak Ridge Cem.
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