Old Maps of Rochester, Wisconsin for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 44 historic maps of Rochester. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Rochester.
Rochester, WI maps
(44)- 1891 Map of Muskego, 1896 Print
1891 Muskego1896 Print · USGSSoutheast Wisconsin in the early 1890s was a landscape of expansive lake systems and rural townships connected by early rail and river routes. Genealogists can trace family holdings and vanished crossroads like Big Bend, Prospect Hill, and Denoon. - 1892 Map of Eagle
1892 Eagle1892 Print · USGSSoutheast Wisconsin's glaciated landscape is captured here in the late nineteenth century as new rail lines transformed the frontier into a network of dairy and mill towns. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and rail stops like Genesee Depot, Caldwell Prairie, and Eagleville near the shores of Phantom Lake. - 1893 Map of Silver Lake
1893 Silver Lake1893 Print · USGSSoutheastern Wisconsin at the end of the nineteenth century is a land of emerging rail hubs and numerous glacial lakes. You can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad through Union Grove or explore the water-rich landscape around Silver Lake and Camp Lake.2 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Geneva
1893 Geneva1893 Print · USGSSoutheastern Wisconsin thrived as a rail and lakeside hub in the 1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near Geneva, Slades Corners, and Springfield, or follow the routes of the Wisconsin Central Railroad.2 unique versions available - 1894 Map of Eagle
1894 Eagle1894 Print · USGSSoutheast Wisconsin in the late nineteenth century was defined by a thriving rail network and glacial lake landscapes. Researchers can trace the early footprints of settlements like Genesee and East Troy alongside the Fox River and the Wisconsin Central Railroad. - 1897 Map of Eagle
1897 Eagle1897 Print · USGSSoutheast Wisconsin in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of thriving rail-side villages and interconnected kettle lakes. Genealogists and researchers can trace early homesteads and rail stops like Genesee Depot, North Prairie, and the bustling lakefront at Mukwonago. - 1901 Map of Muskego
1901 Muskego1901 Print · USGSSoutheastern Wisconsin at the close of the nineteenth century was a landscape of budding dairy hubs and interconnected glacial lakes. Researchers can trace early rural life across these townships, finding legacy sites like Union Church, the path of the Wisconsin Central Railroad, and original footprints for Tess Corners and Big Bend.4 unique versions available - 1904 Map of Lake Geneva, 1955 Print
1904 Lake Geneva1955 Print · USGSSoutheast 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. - 1906 Map of Eagle
1906 Eagle1906 Print · USGSSoutheastern Wisconsin's glaciated terrain is remarkably detailed in this early century survey of the Fox River valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early rail-stop settlements of Genesee Depot, North Prairie, and Eagleville alongside landmarks like Lake Beulah and Honey Creek.6 unique versions available - 1906 Map of Silver Lake
1906 Silver Lake1906 Print · USGSSoutheastern Wisconsin at the turn of the century shows a landscape of glacial lakes and critical rail junctions during its peak dairy era. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Union Grove, Salem, and Wilmot alongside the routes of the Wisconsin Central Railroad.3 unique versions available - 1906 Map of Lake Geneva
1906 Lake Geneva1906 Print · USGSSoutheastern 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 - 1954 Map of Rockford
1954 Rockford1954 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1955 Map of Rockford
1955 Rockford1955 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
1958 Rockford1974 Print · USGSNorthern 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 - 1959 Map of Waterford, 1960 Print
1959 Waterford1960 Print · USGSWaterford and the surrounding Fox River valley are captured in the late fifties as lakeside communities and rural drainage networks reshaped the terrain. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Rural Home Cem, visit the site of the Colonel Heg Sch, or explore the mid-century streets of Tichigan.4 unique versions available - 1959 Map of Hales Corners, 1980 Print
1959 Hales Corners1980 Print · USGSSoutheast Wisconsin in the late fifties is captured here during its transition from rural lake country to suburban centers. Researchers can trace family sites at Durham Cem, locate early airfields like Rainbow Airport, or study the grounds of Heg Memorial Park. - 1960 Map of Burlington, 1962 Print
1960 Burlington1962 Print · USGSBurlington 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 - 1960 Map of Silver Lake, 1962 Print
1960 Silver Lake1962 Print · USGSKenosha County in the early sixties is captured here as a landscape of rural schoolhouses and emerging mid-century recreation. Trace the footprint of the Richard Bong Air Force Base (Abandoned) or locate local landmarks like the Great Lakes Dragway and Wilmot Hills Raceway.3 unique versions available - 1960 Map of Eagle, 1962 Print
1960 Eagle1962 Print · USGSSoutheast Wisconsin at the start of the 1960s shows a complex network of glacial lakes and bustling rail-stop towns. Genealogists can trace family names at Evergreen Cem and St Paul Cem, or locate rural schoolhouses like Sandy Island Sch.3 unique versions available - 1960 Map of Rochester, 1962 Print
1960 Rochester1962 Print · USGSSoutheast Wisconsin's lake country and agricultural plains are shown here in the early sixties, just as the regional landscape was being reshaped by major infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can locate several country schools like Duckett Sch and trace the expansive perimeter of the Richard Bong Air Force Base (Abandoned).3 unique versions available - 1960 Map of Lake Geneva, 1963 Print
1960 Lake Geneva1963 Print · USGSIn 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. - 1960 Map of Mukwonago, 1964 Print
1960 Mukwonago1964 Print · USGSSoutheast Wisconsin in the early sixties remained a landscape of quiet glacial lakes and rural schoolhouses before the expansion of the Milwaukee suburbs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the area through Stone Sch, the Soo Line rail corridor, and the lakeside grounds of Phantom Ranch Boys Camp.4 unique versions available - 1963 Map of Rockford
1963 Rockford1963 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1980 Map of Lake Geneva, 1981 Print
1980 Lake Geneva1981 Print · USGSSoutheastern 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. - 2010 Map of Waterford, 2010 Print
2010 Waterford2010 Print · USGSCovers Rochester, including Muskego, Wind Lake, and other nearby areas
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