1900s (20th Century) Maps of Historic Downtown Burlington, Burlington

Explore 9 historic maps of Historic Downtown Burlington 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 Historic Downtown Burlington'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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Historic Downtown Burlington, Burlington maps

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  1. 1904 Map of Lake Geneva, 1955 Print
    1904 Map of Lake Geneva, 1955 Print
    1904 Lake Geneva
    1955 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wisconsin at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by its great lakes and a dense network of competing rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early village footprints of Burlington, Genoa Junction, and Spring Prairie along the White River.

  2. 1906 Map of Lake Geneva
    1906 Map of Lake Geneva
    1906 Lake Geneva
    1906 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin's glacial landscape is fully developed as a premier resort and rail hub in the early 1900s. Researchers can trace the early grids of Lake Geneva and Burlington or locate old rail stops at Genoa Junction and Springfield.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Rockford
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and the Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands are captured here in the mid-1950s during a period of robust industrial and agricultural activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era corridors like the Illinois Central RR and locate landmarks from Big Foot Prairie to Lake Geneva.

  4. 1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Rockford
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and southern Wisconsin dairy country are shown here in the mid-fifties as the region's manufacturing centers grew. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western RR and Illinois Central RR through hubs like Rockford and Beloit.

  5. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown here in the mid-twentieth century as rail-dependent industrial towns began to interface with growing lakefront communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Saylesville and Tess Corners or locate historical landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1960 Map of Burlington, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Burlington, 1962 Print
    1960 Burlington
    1962 Print · USGS
    Burlington and the Fox River valley are captured here at the start of the 1960s, showing a busy rail crossroads and manufacturing center. Researchers can trace the early layout of Burlington along with rural landmarks like the German Settlement Ch Cem and the Burlington Airfield.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1960 Map of Lake Geneva, 1963 Print
    1960 Map of Lake Geneva, 1963 Print
    1960 Lake Geneva
    1963 Print · USGS
    In the early 1960s, the Lake Geneva region was a thriving network of rail-connected towns and lakeside retreats. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Oak Hill Cem, Hickory Grove Cem, and crossroads like Slades Corners.

  8. 1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Rockford
    1963 Print · USGS
    The mid-century industrial corridor along the Rock River is shown here during a period of rapid post-war growth. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate local landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot and Holy Hill.

  9. 1980 Map of Lake Geneva, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Lake Geneva, 1981 Print
    1980 Lake Geneva
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin at the start of the eighties reveals a landscape of glacial moraines and established lakefront resorts. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Chicago and North Western RR or locate landmarks such as Yerkes Observatory and East Lawn Cem.

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