Old Maps of Amherst, Wisconsin for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Amherst with 31 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 Amherst has changed over the decades.


Amherst, WI maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Tigerton, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Tigerton, 1957 Print
    1955 Tigerton
    1957 Print · USGS
    The 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

  2. 1955 Map of Rosholt, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Rosholt, 1957 Print
    1955 Rosholt
    1957 Print · USGS
    Portage 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

  3. 1955 Map of Green Bay, 1968 Print
    1955 Map of Green Bay, 1968 Print
    1955 Green Bay
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central 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

  4. 1957 Map of Amherst, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Amherst, 1959 Print
    1957 Amherst
    1959 Print · USGS
    Portage 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.

  5. 1957 Map of Waupaca, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Waupaca, 1959 Print
    1957 Waupaca
    1959 Print · USGS
    Waupaca 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

  6. 1969 Map of New Hope, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of New Hope, 1972 Print
    1969 New Hope
    1972 Print · USGS
    Portage 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

  7. 1969 Map of Scandinavia, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Scandinavia, 1972 Print
    1969 Scandinavia
    1972 Print · USGS
    Scandinavia 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

  8. 1969 Map of Amherst, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Amherst, 1972 Print
    1969 Amherst
    1972 Print · USGS
    Portage County at the end of the sixties shows a landscape of glacial lakes and established rail towns like Amherst and Nelsonville. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites such as St Mary of Mt Carmel Ch, the Amish Sch, and Lower Amherst Cem along the Tomorrow River.

  9. 1971 Map of Iola, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Iola, 1973 Print
    1971 Iola
    1973 Print · USGS
    Iola and its rural surroundings in Portage and Waupaca counties are shown here just after the turn of the 1970s. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade near Iola Lake, find the Hitterdahl Cem, or locate the Ski Jump near Griffin.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1984 Map of Wausau, 1990 Print
    1984 Map of Wausau, 1990 Print
    1984 Wausau
    1990 Print · USGS
    Marathon and Portage counties come into focus during the mid-eighties as industrial river towns and sprawling conservation areas define the Central Wisconsin landscape. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Soo Line or locate rural landmarks like Rib Mountain State Park and St Marys Cem.

  11. 1985 Map of Wisconsin Rapids
    1985 Map of Wisconsin Rapids
    1985 Wisconsin Rapids
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of engineered waterways and active rail corridors between Wisconsin Rapids and Waupaca. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Roche A Cri State Park, the SOO LINE, and small settlements like Coddington or Rudolph.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 2010 Map of Iola, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Iola, 2010 Print
    2010 Iola
    2010 Print · USGS
    Waupaca County's glacial lakes and rural settlements are shown here as they appeared in the early 2000s. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Hitterdahl Cemetery, the old community of Northland, and the historic Iola 1870C480 Dam at Iola Lake.

  13. 2010 Map of Scandinavia, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Scandinavia, 2010 Print
    2010 Scandinavia
    2010 Print · USGS
    Scandinavia and its glacial lake country are captured here during the first decade of the millennium. Researchers can find generational landmarks like Farmington Lutheran Cemetery, the Scandinavia Dam, and the riverfront settlement of Cobb Town.

  14. 2010 Map of Amherst, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Amherst, 2010 Print
    2010 Amherst
    2010 Print · USGS
    Portage County villages and river systems are shown here in the early twenty-first century, featuring the historic development along the Tomorrow River. Genealogists can locate family sites near Amherst Cemetery, Kimball Cemetery, and the shores of Lake Emily.

  15. 2010 Map of New Hope, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of New Hope, 2010 Print
    2010 New Hope
    2010 Print · USGS
    Portage County’s lake country is captured here during the first decade of the millennium, showing a landscape of scattered farmsteads and glacial waters. Researchers can locate Nelsonville Cemetery, the Chick-A-Gami Bay Scout Camp, and the winding path of the Tomorrow River.

  16. 2013 Map of Amherst, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Amherst, 2013 Print
    2013 Amherst
    2013 Print · USGS
    Portage County’s rural landscape is centered on the river-fed villages of Amherst and Nelsonville in this 2013 survey. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Camp Mikquand, the Amherst Millpond 90, and the private Lake Ell Field Airport.

  17. 2013 Map of Scandinavia, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Scandinavia, 2013 Print
    2013 Scandinavia
    2013 Print · USGS
    Waupaca County's glacial landscape is on full display in this modern survey of the village of Scandinavia and its surrounding kettle lakes. Trace local family history and rural geography along the Ice Age Natl Scenic Trl or near the Scandinavia Millpond and Sheridan.

  18. 2013 Map of New Hope, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of New Hope, 2013 Print
    2013 New Hope
    2013 Print · USGS
    Portage County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape defined by glacial lakes and winding waterways. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named roads like Koziczkowski Ln and find landmarks such as the Chick-A-Gami Bay Scout Camp and Garfield.

  19. 2013 Map of Iola, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Iola, 2013 Print
    2013 Iola
    2013 Print · USGS
    Waupaca County's glacial landscape is captured here in the early 21st century, centered on the village of Iola and its surrounding lake country. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Northland, Honkens Hilltop Farm, and along the banks of the S Br Little Wolf River.

  20. 2015 Map of New Hope, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of New Hope, 2015 Print
    2015 New Hope
    2015 Print · USGS
    Portage County’s glacial landscape is captured here in the mid-2010s, showing a region defined by its dense lake clusters and the winding Tomorrow River. Local historians can trace the roads connecting Nelsonville, Garfield, and the Nelsonville Cem.

  21. 2015 Map of Scandinavia, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Scandinavia, 2015 Print
    2015 Scandinavia
    2015 Print · USGS
    Waupaca County's glacial landscape is on full display here in the mid-2010s, from the village of Scandinavia to the rural crossing at Sheridan. Trace family history and land patterns through the Farmington Lutheran Cem, Scandinavia Millpond, and the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

  22. 2015 Map of Iola, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Iola, 2015 Print
    2015 Iola
    2015 Print · USGS
    Waupaca County's rural landscape is captured here in the mid-2010s, centered on the community of Iola and its namesake lake. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Northland, Peru, and the Hitterdahl Cem or along the Little Wolf River.

  23. 2015 Map of Amherst, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Amherst, 2015 Print
    2015 Amherst
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Tomorrow River valley in Portage County is documented here during the mid-2010s, showing the settled corridor between Nelsonville and Amherst. Genealogists can locate several local cemeteries like Bickel Cem and the Amherst Millpond.

  24. 2018 Map of New Hope, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of New Hope, 2018 Print
    2018 New Hope
    2018 Print · USGS
    Portage County at the dawn of the twenty-first century reveals a landscape of glacial lakes and small rural settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Nelsonville and New Hope, or locate family sites near Nelsonville Cem and Collins Lake.

  25. 2018 Map of Scandinavia, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Scandinavia, 2018 Print
    2018 Scandinavia
    2018 Print · USGS
    Scandinavia and the surrounding Waupaca County countryside are documented here in the late twenty-tens, showing a landscape shaped by glacial lakes and river valleys. Researchers can locate family heritage sites like Farmington Lutheran Cem, the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, and the village of Sheridan.

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