1980s Maps of Richland County, Wisconsin

Explore 21 historic maps of Richland County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Richland County, WI maps

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  1. 1983 Map of Mt. Zion
    1983 Map of Mt. Zion
    1983 Mt. Zion
    1983 Print · USGS
    The rolling hills of Crawford and Richland counties are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can locate St Philips Ch, Tavera Cem, and the old Excelsior Sch among the namesake ridges.

  2. 1983 Map of Lime Ridge
    1983 Map of Lime Ridge
    1983 Lime Ridge
    1983 Print · USGS
    Richland and Sauk Counties are captured in the early eighties as a patchwork of small dairy farms and rural townships. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like St Pauls Cem, the settlement of Sandusky, and Weston High Sch.

  3. 1983 Map of Richland Center
    1983 Map of Richland Center
    1983 Richland Center
    1983 Print · USGS
    Richland County in the early eighties centers on the river-and-rail hub of Richland Center and its surrounding ridge lands. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family roots through sites like Dayton Corners, Oak Ridge Cem, and the Mayfield Cem.

  4. 1983 Map of Sextonville
    1983 Map of Sextonville
    1983 Sextonville
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Richland County countryside in the early eighties shows a transition from traditional valley farming to modern local infrastructure. Genealogists can trace family roots through the Willow Valley Cem, Neptune, and the Ash Creek Ch.

  5. 1983 Map of Boaz
    1983 Map of Boaz
    1983 Boaz
    1983 Print · USGS
    Richland County's ridge-and-valley country is intricately mapped here in the early eighties, showing the rural landscape around the town of Boaz. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Conkle Cem, Fox Hollow Ch, and the settlement of Five Points.

  6. 1983 Map of Muscoda
    1983 Map of Muscoda
    1983 Muscoda
    1983 Print · USGS
    Muscoda and the river valley in the early eighties show a landscape of island sloughs and ridge-top farming. Trace local family roots at Pleasant Hill Cem, find rural landmarks like Eagle Corners, or follow the Fourth Principal Meridian.

  7. 1983 Map of Lone Rock
    1983 Map of Lone Rock
    1983 Lone Rock
    1983 Print · USGS
    Richland County's riverfront and the bluffs of the Driftless Area are captured here in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific or locate rural sites like Dixon Sch and Lone Rock Cem.

  8. 1983 Map of Blue River
    1983 Map of Blue River
    1983 Blue River
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin River valley and the settlements of Blue River and Port Andrew are captured here in the early 1980s. Genealogists can trace family plots at Greenwood Cem or Beulah Cem, while the Wisconsin Western rail line marks the valley floor.

  9. 1983 Map of Sabin
    1983 Map of Sabin
    1983 Sabin
    1983 Print · USGS
    The townships of Sylvan and Bloom are captured here in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape of deeply etched ridges and hollows. Genealogists can trace family landmarks at Ash Ridge Cem, Sylvan Sch, and the small settlement of Bosstown.

  10. 1983 Map of Rockbridge
    1983 Map of Rockbridge
    1983 Rockbridge
    1983 Print · USGS
    Richland County at the start of the eighties reveals a network of tight valleys and ridge-top farms. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Soules Creek Cem or Pleasant Ridge Ch alongside rural crossings in Hub City.

  11. 1983 Map of Bear Valley
    1983 Map of Bear Valley
    1983 Bear Valley
    1983 Print · USGS
    Sauk and Richland Counties are shown in the early eighties as a landscape of deep hollows and high ridges. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as St Killian Ch, the Ward Cem, and the industrial site of the Marble Quarry.

  12. 1983 Map of Avoca
    1983 Map of Avoca
    1983 Avoca
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin River valley comes into sharp focus during the early eighties, showing the floodplain wetlands and the high ridges above the water. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Avoca Cem, Fairview Ch, and the winding Snake Creek.

  13. 1983 Map of Sugar Grove
    1983 Map of Sugar Grove
    1983 Sugar Grove
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Kickapoo River valley in the early 1980s reveals a landscape of high ridges and winding hollows at the junction of three counties. Trace family history at Sugar Grove or Kickapoo Center and locate rural landmarks like Berry Cem and Kickapoo High Sch.

  14. 1983 Map of Boscobel
    1983 Map of Boscobel
    1983 Boscobel
    1983 Print · USGS
    Boscobel and the surrounding river bottoms are captured here in the early 1980s as a vital corridor of rail transport and conservation. Researchers can trace old family landmarks and rural life through Plugtown, the St Patrick Cem, and the Maple Ridge Bible Ch.

  15. 1983 Map of Gillingham
    1983 Map of Gillingham
    1983 Gillingham
    1983 Print · USGS
    Richland County's ridge-and-valley country is shown here in the early eighties, centered on the rural junctions and family farmsteads of the driftless area. Researchers can locate numerous local burial sites including Bloom City Cem, English Ridge Cem, and Fancy Creek Cem.

  16. 1983 Map of La Farge, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of La Farge, 1984 Print
    1983 La Farge
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Kickapoo Valley in the early eighties was a landscape of high ridges and tight hollows centered on La Farge and Viola. Researchers can trace old transportation routes like the Old Railroad Grade and locate ancestral sites at Star Cem or Chapel Hill Cem.

  17. 1983 Map of Yuba, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Yuba, 1984 Print
    1983 Yuba
    1984 Print · USGS
    Richland and Vernon Counties appear here in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape of deep coulees and ridge-top farms. Researchers can trace ancestral sites like Czechs National Cem and the settlement at White City along the Pine River.

  18. 1983 Map of Valton, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Valton, 1984 Print
    1983 Valton
    1984 Print · USGS
    The tri-county border of Richland, Vernon, and Sauk counties comes into focus in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape of high ridges and rural valleys. Researchers can trace family history at St Patricks Ch or locate family-named features like Benders Corners and Soules Creek.

  19. 1983 Map of West Lima, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of West Lima, 1984 Print
    1983 West Lima
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area of Vernon and Richland counties comes into focus in the early 1980s, showcasing the high-ridge farmsteads and narrow valleys of the Kickapoo region. Trace family history and rural routes through West Lima, Camp Creek Cem, and Maple Ridge.

  20. 1985 Map of Sparta
    1985 Map of Sparta
    1985 Sparta
    1985 Print · USGS
    Western Wisconsin in the 1980s shows the unique ridge-and-valley terrain of the Driftless Area during a period of transition for its rails and rural hubs. Trace the historic rail tunnels of the Elroy-Sparta State Trail and find local landmarks like St Marys Ch and Castle Rock Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1985 Map of Richland Center, 1991 Print
    1985 Map of Richland Center, 1991 Print
    1985 Richland Center
    1991 Print · USGS
    Southwest Wisconsin’s driftless landscape in the mid-1980s is defined by its deep river valleys and tight agricultural settlements. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks like Mickelson Ridge or find remote churches and schools near Richland Center and Dodgeville.

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