Old Maps of Beloit, Wisconsin

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  1. 1891 Map of Janesville, 1956 Print
    1891 Map of Janesville, 1956 Print
    1891 Janesville
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Rock River corridor in the 1890s appears as a burgeoning industrial landscape anchored by the rail hubs of Janesville and Beloit. Genealogists and historians can trace old property sites near Hanover, Afton, and the early settlements of Stevens and Fellows.

  2. 1893 Map of Janesville
    1893 Map of Janesville
    1893 Janesville
    1893 Print · USGS
    Rock County at the close of the nineteenth century is a bustling hub of rail activity and river commerce. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early city footprints of Janesville and Beloit or locate vanished rural stops like Fellows and Stevens.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1918 Map of Rockford
    1918 Map of Rockford
    1918 Rockford
    1918 Print · USGS
    Winnebago County at the end of the Great War reveals a landscape where the river-and-rail economy was in full swing. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named schools like Dickenson School and Eddy School, or locate the Winnebago County Boys Reform School.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1938 Map of Rockford, 1954 Print
    1938 Map of Rockford, 1954 Print
    1938 Rockford
    1954 Print · USGS
    Winnebago County at the end of the Depression shows a landscape shaped by river valleys and a dense network of country schoolhouses. You can trace early twentieth-century rural life through landmarks like Holland Spring, the Winnebago County Boys Reform School, and the Rockford and Interurban rail line.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 1959 Map of South Beloit, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of South Beloit, 1960 Print
    1959 South Beloit
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley at the Illinois-Wisconsin border shows a landscape of growing towns and industrial gravel works in the late fifties. Genealogists can trace rural school locations like Sand Prairie Sch and Lovejoy Sch or the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western.

  9. 1962 Map of Newark, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Newark, 1964 Print
    1962 Newark
    1964 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Rock County come to life in the early sixties, showing the agricultural heart of Spring Valley and Newark. Trace family roots through sites like Luther Valley Ch, Maple Grove Cem, and several local schoolhouses.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1962 Map of Janesville, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Janesville, 1964 Print
    1962 Janesville
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley flourished in the early sixties as industrial centers like Janesville and Beloit expanded. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots through landmarks like Luther Valley Ch, Newark Cem, and the vanished schoolhouses of Plymouth township.

  11. 1962 Map of Beloit, 1972 Print
    1962 Map of Beloit, 1972 Print
    1962 Beloit
    1972 Print · USGS
    Beloit and its surrounding river valley were entering a period of suburban expansion in the 1960s and early 1970s. Researchers can trace neighborhood growth near Beloit College or locate family sites at Oakwood Cem and Garden Village.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 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.

  13. 1971 Map of Shirland, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Shirland, 1973 Print
    1971 Shirland
    1973 Print · USGS
    Winnebago County near the Wisconsin border was a landscape of river confluences and rural crossroads in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Shirland and Harrison, alongside landmarks like Phillips Cem and the Boys Farm School.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1971 Map of South Beloit, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of South Beloit, 1973 Print
    1971 South Beloit
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley on the Illinois-Wisconsin border is captured here in the early 1970s, showing a landscape of industrial river towns and forest preserves. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Floberg Home for Children, Rockton Wagon Wheel Airpark, and the rural Prairie Hill Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1981 Map of Monroe
    1981 Map of Monroe
    1981 Monroe
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin and the Illinois borderlands come into focus in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape defined by dairy farming and river valleys. Genealogists can trace family roots through historic hubs like Monroe, Stoughton, and Brodhead, or locate regional landmarks such as Yellowstone Lake and the Sugar River.

  16. 1981 Map of Rockford
    1981 Map of Rockford
    1981 Rockford
    1981 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois during the early eighties shows a landscape shaped by river valleys and a maturing rail network. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Morseville and Buckhorn Corners while exploring the Rock River valley.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1993 Map of South Beloit
    1993 Map of South Beloit
    1993 South Beloit
    1993 Print · USGS
    Near the state line in the early nineties, this area showcases the evolving riverfront communities of South Beloit and Rockton. Researchers can trace local institutions like the Floberg Home for Children and schools such as Hononegah High Sch.

  18. 2022 Map of Beloit, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Beloit, 2022 Print
    2022 Beloit
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley in the early 2020s shows the contemporary landscape of southern Wisconsin's industrial heartland. Researchers can trace the layout of Beloit College and locate historical resting places such as Mount Thabor Cem and Baldwin Cem.

  19. 2022 Map of Newark, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Newark, 2022 Print
    2022 Newark
    2022 Print · USGS
    In the fertile countryside of Rock County, this recent survey illustrates the rural heritage of the area south of Orfordville. Genealogists and historians can trace local family landmarks through the Maple Grove Cem, Newark Cem, and the winding banks of Raccoon Cr.

  20. 2024 Map of Shirland, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Shirland, 2024 Print
    2024 Shirland
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Illinois-Wisconsin border country comes alive in this survey of the river valleys north of Rockford. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks at Shirland Cem, Harrison Cem, and the small aviation strips like Severson Airport along the Pecatonica River.

  21. 2024 Map of South Beloit, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of South Beloit, 2024 Print
    2024 South Beloit
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands come into focus in this contemporary survey of the Rock River valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of South Beloit and Roscoe, locating sites like Floral Lawn Cem and Hulland Spring.

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