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1970s Maps of Lincoln, Wisconsin

Explore 8 historic maps of Lincoln 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 Lincoln'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.
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Start exploring Lincoln's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Lincoln, WI maps

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  1. 1974 Map of Balsam Lake SE, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Balsam Lake SE, 1976 Print
    1974 Balsam Lake SE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Amery and Clear Lake are captured in this mid-1970s aerial survey of Polk County during a period of steady agricultural use. Genealogists and local historians can trace property boundaries and the established street grids of AMERY and CLEAR LAKE.
  4. 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.
  7. 1974 Map of Balsam Lake SW, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Balsam Lake SW, 1976 Print
    1974 Balsam Lake SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Polk County land use is captured here in the mid-seventies, showing the transition from agricultural fields to the edge of the lake country. Local historians can trace the early layout of Wanderoos and the undeveloped shoreline of Wapogasset Lake.
  10. 1974 Map of Balsam Lake NE, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Balsam Lake NE, 1976 Print
    1974 Balsam Lake NE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Wisconsin’s glacial terrain and agricultural grid are preserved in this mid-seventies aerial survey. Researchers can trace the boundaries of rural homesteads and identify precise land use patterns along the Range line and throughout the lake-dotted landscape.
  13. 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.
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  16. 1978 Map of Range, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Range, 1979 Print
    1978 Range
    1979 Print · USGS
    Polk County's lake-strewn landscape is captured here in the late 1970s, showcasing the rural crossroads and wetland conservation areas of western Wisconsin. Genealogists can trace family footprints at St Marys Cem or Elim Ch, and locate old township hubs like Range and Bunyan.
  19. 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.
  22. 1978 Map of Amery, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Amery, 1979 Print
    1978 Amery
    1979 Print · USGS
    Polk County at the end of the seventies shows a thriving lake-and-river economy centered on the Apple River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Amery and Clear Lake through rural landmarks like the Apple River Ch and East Lincoln Ch.
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