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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin

Explore 14 historic maps of Balsam Lake 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 Balsam Lake'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.
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Start exploring Balsam Lake's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Balsam Lake, WI maps

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  1. 1900 Map of St Croix Dalles
    1900 Map of St Croix Dalles
    1900 St Croix Dalles
    1900 Print · USGS
    The river gorge at the Wisconsin-Minnesota border comes alive in this late nineteenth-century survey, showing the twin hubs of the Dalles before modern expansion. Genealogists can trace family roots in Dresser Junction, El Salem, and the scattered lakefront farms of Farmington.
  4. 1901 Map of St Croix Dalles
    1901 Map of St Croix Dalles
    1901 St Croix Dalles
    1901 Print · USGS
    The river-border between Wisconsin and Minnesota was a hub of rail activity and river commerce at the start of the twentieth century. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of the St. Paul and Duluth R. R. through Shafer and Taylors Falls, or locate old settlements like Franconia Station and Dresser Junction.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1950 Map of Balsam Lake, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Balsam Lake, 1952 Print
    1950 Balsam Lake
    1952 Print · USGS
    Polk County's lake country is captured here at mid-century, showing a landscape defined by the Soo Line and the Apple River. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Holy Rosary Ch, Lykens, and School No 1.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of Stillwater, 1980 Print
    1953 Map of Stillwater, 1980 Print
    1953 Stillwater
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are captured in this mid-century survey as the interstate era began to transform the Upper Midwest. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river geography of Stillwater, locate landmarks in Anoka, or explore the sprawling St Croix State Park.
  13. 1955 Map of St. Croix Dalles
    1955 Map of St. Croix Dalles
    1955 St. Croix Dalles
    1955 Print · USGS
    The river valley along the Wisconsin and Minnesota border thrived in the mid-fifties as a hub of rail traffic and early Cold War defense. You can trace the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie rail lines and locate the Osceola Air Force Station or the abandoned Ubet Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1955 Map of Stillwater, 1965 Print
    1955 Map of Stillwater, 1965 Print
    1955 Stillwater
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Upper St. Croix Valley and the growing Twin Cities area are shown here during the mid-fifties, before the interstate era transformed the regional commute. You can trace the lines of the Northern Pacific RR through towns like Rush City or locate the Saint Croix Indian Reservation.
  19. 1958 Map of Stillwater
    1958 Map of Stillwater
    1958 Stillwater
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Upper Mississippi and St. Croix River valleys appear in the mid-fifties as the Twin Cities expanded north. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Oak Park Cem, Saint Michael Church, and the Soo Line RR rail corridors.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1965 Map of Stillwater
    1965 Map of Stillwater
    1965 Stillwater
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are mapped here during a period of significant post-war growth and industrial transit. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Northern Pacific RR through towns such as Rush City, Amery, and Balsam Lake.
  25. 1974 Map of Balsam Lake NW, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Balsam Lake NW, 1976 Print
    1974 Balsam Lake NW
    1976 Print · USGS
    The lakeside community and surrounding farmsteads of Polk County are captured in detailed aerial imagery from the mid-seventies. Trace property lines and shorelines around Balsam Lake as they appeared decades ago.
  28. 1974 Map of St. Croix Dalles NE, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of St. Croix Dalles NE, 1976 Print
    1974 St. Croix Dalles NE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Polk County, Wisconsin, is captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey, showing a landscape of productive dairy farms and deep northern lakes. Local researchers can trace the detailed layout of Centuria and the surrounding township road network during this era.
  31. 1975 Map of Stillwater
    1975 Map of Stillwater
    1975 Stillwater
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the urban growth of Minneapolis and St Paul. Researchers can trace old rail corridors of the Northern Pacific RR and locate tribal lands at the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1978 Map of Centuria, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Centuria, 1979 Print
    1978 Centuria
    1979 Print · USGS
    Polk County at the end of the 1970s shows a landscape of small rural settlements and scattered family burial grounds. Genealogists can trace local roots at Fristad Cem and St John Cem while exploring the rail corridor of the Soo Line.
  37. 1978 Map of Balsam Lake, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Balsam Lake, 1979 Print
    1978 Balsam Lake
    1979 Print · USGS
    Balsam Lake and the surrounding Polk County townships are captured here in the late seventies during a period of established lakeside community growth. Researchers can locate the Courthouse and several local cemeteries, including Balsam Lake Cem and Union Cem.
  40. 1985 Map of Stillwater
    1985 Map of Stillwater
    1985 Stillwater
    1985 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix River valley in the mid-1980s reveals a borderland of river towns and conservation areas. Trace the rail lines of the Soo Line, locate the Minnesota State Prison, and explore the numerous wildlife areas like Cylon Marsh.
    2 unique versions available
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