Old Maps of Racine, Wisconsin for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Racine with 15 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 Racine has changed over the decades.


Racine, WI maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Bayview
    1891 Map of Bayview
    1891 Bayview
    1891 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape of burgeoning rail corridors and quiet farming townships along the Lake Michigan shore. Genealogists and local historians can trace early settlements like Paynesville, Caledonia, and Franksville.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1892 Map of Racine
    1892 Map of Racine
    1892 Racine
    1892 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin's lakeshore was a hub of rail and river industry at the close of the nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early street grids of Racine and Kenosha or locate vanished rail stops at Western Union Junction and Windsor.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1901 Map of Bayview
    1901 Map of Bayview
    1901 Bayview
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline south of Milwaukee comes alive in the late Victorian era as industry and rail lines expand. Trace early coastal growth in Cudahy and South Milwaukee, or locate old interior settlements like New Coeln, Kilbournville, and Lamberton P.O..
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1905 Map of Racine
    1905 Map of Racine
    1905 Racine
    1905 Print · USGS
    Coastal Wisconsin at the turn of the century is defined by its industrial lakefront and a dense web of competing rail lines. Researchers can trace the early city footprints of Racine and Kenosha alongside rail junctions like Corliss and Ranney.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Racine North, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Racine North, 1960 Print
    1958 Racine North
    1960 Print · USGS
    Near the Lake Michigan shore in the late fifties, the northern outskirts of Racine show a landscape of growing suburbs and enduring farmsteads. Genealogists can trace family names at St Matthews Cem or locate community centers like Scanlon Sch and Tabor.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Racine South, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Racine South, 1960 Print
    1958 Racine South
    1960 Print · USGS
    Racine and its southern lakefront suburbs are caught at a mid-century peak of rail activity and community expansion. Researchers can trace family sites at Mound Cemetery or locate the old Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee line.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1958 Map of South Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of South Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 South Milwaukee
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal Milwaukee County and northern Racine County show a landscape of rapid mid-century development and heavy industry along Lake Michigan. Researchers can trace the layout of family-named roads and rural schools like Caddy Vista Sch, alongside major landmarks like General Mitchell Field and Paynesville Chapel.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print
    1958 Racine
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline in the late fifties was a study in contrasts between the industrial bustle of Kenosha and the quiet woods of the Allegan State Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the urban footprint of Evanston or locate strategic sites like Fort Sheridan and the Wind Point Light.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1959 Map of Racine, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Racine, 1960 Print
    1959 Racine
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline between Racine and Kenosha in the late fifties was a bustling corridor of rail lines and rural schools. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Mound Cemetery or trace the early days of aviation at Sylvania Airport and the Kenosha Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1959 Map of Sturtevant, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Sturtevant, 1960 Print
    1959 Sturtevant
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century southeastern Wisconsin comes into focus here at a major railroad junction between the townships of Yorkville and Mount Pleasant. Genealogists and local historians can locate several country schools and cemeteries, including Paris Cem, Tucker Sch, and the grounds of St Bonaventure Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1962 Map of Racine
    1962 Map of Racine
    1962 Racine
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline in the early sixties reveals a fascinating contrast between the dense industrial rail hubs of RACINE and CHICAGO and the forested dunes of Michigan. Local historians can trace military installations like Fort Sheridan or explore the numerous inland retreats around Paw Paw Lake and Sister Lakes.

  12. 1980 Map of Racine, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Racine, 1981 Print
    1980 Racine
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline at the start of the 1980s reveals a bustling industrial corridor from Milwaukee to Kenosha. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like Forest Home Cem or locate former rail stops along the C & N W and C M St P & P lines.

  13. 2022 Map of Sturtevant, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Sturtevant, 2022 Print
    2022 Sturtevant
    2022 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wisconsin's transition from farmland to industrial hub is evident here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local researchers can trace cemetery records at West Lawn Memorial Cem or locate the historic center of Sturtevant and the Sylvania Airport.

  14. 2022 Map of Racine North, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Racine North, 2022 Print
    2022 Racine North
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline and northern Racine suburbs come into focus during this era of late twentieth-century growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprints of Bohemian National Cem, Wind Point, and the busy corridors of Caledonia.

  15. 2022 Map of Racine South, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Racine South, 2022 Print
    2022 Racine South
    2022 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's lakefront between Racine and Kenosha is captured here during a period of modern civic maturity. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of the Mound City Cem Soldiers Lot or the campus of the University of Wisconsin - Parkside.

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