Historical Maps of Rochester, Wisconsin

What stories do these 56 old maps tell about Rochester's past? From 1891 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Rochester's history through maps:

  • Trace Rochester's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Rochester's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Rochester, WI maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Muskego, 1896 Print
    1891 Map of Muskego, 1896 Print
    1891 Muskego
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Milwaukee, Waukesha, and other nearby areas

  2. 1892 Map of Eagle
    1892 Map of Eagle
    1892 Eagle
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Waukesha, Village of Waukesha, and other nearby areas

  3. 1893 Map of Silver Lake
    1893 Map of Silver Lake
    1893 Silver Lake
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Salem Lakes, Burlington, and other nearby areas

  4. 1893 Map of Geneva
    1893 Map of Geneva
    1893 Geneva
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Burlington, Elkhorn, and other nearby areas

  5. 1893 Map of Silver Lake, 1903 Print
    1893 Map of Silver Lake, 1903 Print
    1893 Silver Lake
    1903 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Salem Lakes, Burlington, and other nearby areas

  6. 1893 Map of Geneva, 1903 Print
    1893 Map of Geneva, 1903 Print
    1893 Geneva
    1903 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Burlington, Elkhorn, and other nearby areas

  7. 1894 Map of Eagle
    1894 Map of Eagle
    1894 Eagle
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Waukesha, Village of Waukesha, and other nearby areas

  8. 1897 Map of Eagle
    1897 Map of Eagle
    1897 Eagle
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Waukesha, Village of Waukesha, and other nearby areas

  9. 1901 Map of Muskego
    1901 Map of Muskego
    1901 Muskego
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Milwaukee, Waukesha, and other nearby areas

  10. 1901 Map of Muskego, 1910 Print
    1901 Map of Muskego, 1910 Print
    1901 Muskego
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Milwaukee, Waukesha, and other nearby areas

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