Old Maps of Portage County, Wisconsin for Academic Research
Study the evolution of Portage County with 67 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 Portage County has changed over the decades.
Portage County, WI maps
(67)- 1955 Map of Tigerton, 1957 Print
1955 Tigerton1957 Print · USGSThe rural borderlands of Shawano and Waupaca Counties come alive in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape of small schools and river-fed mill towns. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Alban Chapel, the Hitterdahl Ch, and old rural schoolhouses including Selmer Sch.2 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Rosholt, 1957 Print
1955 Rosholt1957 Print · USGSPortage County’s rural landscape comes alive in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of rail transport and small-town commerce. Researchers can trace family roots at St Marys Ch, locate vanished schoolhouses like Oakland Sch, or explore the rail corridor near Nelsonville.2 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Green Bay, 1968 Print
1955 Green Bay1968 Print · USGSCentral and Eastern Wisconsin are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the industrial growth of the Fox Valley and Wisconsin River corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Green Bay and Western through settlements like Weyauwega, Clintonville, and Pulaski.2 unique versions available - 1956 Map of Milladore, 1958 Print
1956 Milladore1958 Print · USGSIn the mid-fifties, this section of Wood County was a busy crossroads for the Soo Line and Milwaukee Road railroads. Genealogists can trace a lost network of rural education through sites like Steppingstone Sch, Lone Elm Sch, and the Runkle Sch. - 1956 Map of Stevens Point, 1958 Print
1956 Stevens Point1958 Print · USGSStevens Point and the central Wisconsin River valley are captured here in the mid-fifties during a period of significant educational and infrastructure growth. Researchers can locate numerous country schools and religious landmarks, from St Francis Ch to the State Teachers College and the Cranberry Bog.2 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Amherst, 1959 Print
1957 Amherst1959 Print · USGSPortage County at the end of the fifties is a landscape of intersecting railroads and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family lines at Spiritland Cem or locate the site of the Lincoln Sch (Abandoned) near the Almond village limits. - 1957 Map of Waupaca, 1959 Print
1957 Waupaca1959 Print · USGSWaupaca and the famous Chain O' Lakes are captured in the late fifties, showing a landscape of small lakeside settlements and rural schoolhouses. Researchers can find Waupaca Boys Camp, trace the old Green Bay and Western line, or locate King and Rural.2 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Whiting, 1959 Print
1957 Whiting1959 Print · USGSCentral Wisconsin is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the river-and-rail corridor connecting Whiting and Bancroft. Researchers can trace old rural schoolhouses like Pearl Sch and cemeteries such as McDill Cem across the Portage County landscape. - 1958 Map of Coloma, 1960 Print
1958 Coloma1960 Print · USGSThe Central Wisconsin sand plains are shown during the late 1950s as small towns like Plainfield and Coloma flourished along the Chicago and North Western rail line. Genealogists can locate rural schoolhouses such as Rathermel Sch and family landmarks like Owens Rock. - 1959 Map of Wautoma, 1961 Print
1959 Wautoma1961 Print · USGSWaushara County in the late fifties shows a rural landscape defined by glacial lakes and a developing transportation network. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous sites like Richford Cem, West Holden Ch, and St Pauls Cem. - 1961 Map of Redgranite, 1963 Print
1961 Redgranite1963 Print · USGSWaushara County’s kettle lake country is captured here in the early sixties, showing a landscape shaped by stone quarries and summer camps. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line and find local landmarks like St Marks Cem and the Wild Rose State Fish Hatchery.2 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Wild Rose, 1966 Print
1961 Wild Rose1966 Print · USGSThe village of Wild Rose and its lake-strewn surroundings are captured here in the early sixties before modern development reshaped the landscape. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Springwater Cem, the Wild Rose State Fish Hatchery, and numerous summer camps like Camp Windego.2 unique versions available - 1968 Map of Coloma NW, 1971 Print
1968 Coloma NW1971 Print · USGSAdams County land and the Portage County line are shown here in the late sixties as the rural road grid matured. Genealogists and local historians can locate Holliday Cemetery, Coloma-Leola Cemetery, and landmarks like Owens Rock.2 unique versions available - 1968 Map of Plainfield, 1971 Print
1968 Plainfield1971 Print · USGSWisconsin's glacial lake country comes into focus in the late sixties as the area around Plainfield developed its agricultural and recreational identity. Researchers can trace rural lineages through Hillside Cem and Lord Cem or explore the many shorelines of Lake Huron and Long Lake.2 unique versions available - 1968 Map of Hancock, 1971 Print
1968 Hancock1971 Print · USGSCentral Wisconsin farmland at the close of the sixties reveals a detailed grid of rural life across the Adams and Waushara county line. Genealogists and local historians can trace the plots near Plainfield, locate the Plainfield Cemetery, and see the early layout of the Fish Hatchery.2 unique versions available - 1968 Map of Wautoma NE, 1971 Print
1968 Wautoma NE1971 Print · USGSWaushara County during the late sixties shows a landscape of small farms and lakeside recreation centered around the Wild Rose village. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family roots through sites like Bohemian Cem, West Holden Ch, and Union Cem.2 unique versions available - 1969 Map of Rosholt, 1972 Print
1969 Rosholt1972 Print · USGSCentral Wisconsin's glaciated landscape is shown here in the late sixties, capturing the rural communities and lake-rich terrain of Portage County. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Rosholt, the Old Railroad Grade, and the small settlement of Galloway.2 unique versions available - 1969 Map of King, 1972 Print
1969 King1972 Print · USGSWaupaca County lake country is captured here in the late sixties, showing the intricate chain of lakes around the community of King. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots through Badger Ch, Barton Sch, and the Pleasant Valley Cem.2 unique versions available - 1969 Map of Blaine, 1972 Print
1969 Blaine1972 Print · USGSPortage County at the close of the 1960s reveals a rural landscape defined by its glacial lakes and scattered farming communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Blaine, St Patricks Ch, and the Hillside Cem. - 1969 Map of New Hope, 1972 Print
1969 New Hope1972 Print · USGSPortage County at the end of the sixties is a landscape of glacial lakes and tight-knit rural communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the area through landmarks like North New Hope Ch, Nelsonville Cem, and the St Adalbert Sch.2 unique versions available - 1969 Map of Arnott, 1972 Print
1969 Arnott1972 Print · USGSPortage County at the end of the sixties reveals a transition between agricultural townships and growing recreational spaces. Researchers can find long-established landmarks like the St Mary of Mt Carmel Ch, the Townhall, and old family burial grounds like Morrill Cem. - 1969 Map of Rosholt NW, 1972 Print
1969 Rosholt NW1972 Print · USGSThe Marathon and Portage county line bisects this rural Wisconsin landscape during the late sixties, a region defined by its glacial lakes and river bends. Trace local roots around Shantytown or explore the waterways of Big Bass Lake and Bentley Pond.2 unique versions available - 1969 Map of Almond, 1972 Print
1969 Almond1972 Print · USGSPortage County’s agricultural and rail-dependent character is evident here during the late sixties. Researchers can trace family history through numerous rural sites like St Johns Cem, Spiritland Cem, and the tracks of the Chicago and North Western railroad. - 1969 Map of Scandinavia, 1972 Print
1969 Scandinavia1972 Print · USGSScandinavia and its surrounding glacial lake country are captured in the late sixties as the village remained a rail-and-river hub. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Bestul and Petersen alongside historical grounds at Salem Cem and Farmington Cem.2 unique versions available - 1969 Map of Polonia, 1972 Print
1969 Polonia1972 Print · USGSPortage County’s rural character is on full display in this late 1960s survey, showing a landscape shaped by parish life and glacial terrain. You can trace the Soo Line through Custer, find small schools like Sacred Heart Sch, and explore the vast Jordan Swamp.2 unique versions available
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