Old Maps of Lincoln, Wisconsin for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Lincoln with 18 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 Lincoln has changed over the decades.


Lincoln, WI maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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

  15. 2022 Map of Wapogasset Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Wapogasset Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Wapogasset Lake
    2022 Print · USGS
    Lakefront life and rural hamlets define this corner of Polk County in the early 2020s. Genealogists and historians can locate quiet burial sites like Travelers Rest Cem and trace the winding Apple River through Little Falls and Deronda.

  16. 2022 Map of Amery, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Amery, 2022 Print
    2022 Amery
    2022 Print · USGS
    Polk County in the 2020s remains a landscape shaped by the Apple River and its many glacial lakes. Researchers can trace historic burial sites like the Swedish Congregational Cem and follow the route of the Cattail State Tri.

  17. 2022 Map of Range, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Range, 2022 Print
    2022 Range
    2022 Print · USGS
    Polk County settlement and the meandering Apple River define this rural landscape. Genealogists can locate several local burial grounds including Saint Marys Cem and the Free Mission Cem near the hamlet of Range.

  18. 2022 Map of Balsam Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Balsam Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Balsam Lake
    2022 Print · USGS
    The lake country of Polk County is shown in detail during the early twenty-first century, highlighting its intricate island and waterway networks. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Balsam Lake Cem or explore the settlements of Lykens and Balsam Lake.

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