1800s (19th Century) Maps of Janesville, Wisconsin

Explore 5 historic maps of Janesville from the 1800s (19th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1800s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Janesville's landscape evolved across the 1800s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1800s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Janesville's history through authentic maps from the 1800s. This is your window into the past.


Janesville, WI maps

(5)
  1. 1891 Map of Koshkonong
    1891 Map of Koshkonong
    1891 Koshkonong
    1891 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County was an evolving hub of river power and rail transit in the 1890s. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Jefferson and Fort Atkinson or locate rural landmarks like Busseyville and Cold Spring.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 1893 Map of Shopiere
    1893 Map of Shopiere
    1893 Shopiere
    1893 Print · USGS
    Rock County's rural landscape is captured here in the 1890s, when steam rail dominated the local economy and travel. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early footprints of Clinton Junction, the winding path of Turtle Creek, and small rural centers like Emerald Grove.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1894 Map of Koshkonong
    1894 Map of Koshkonong
    1894 Koshkonong
    1894 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin at the end of the nineteenth century is defined by its glacial lakes and expanding rail networks. Genealogists can trace family footprints in Fort Atkinson and Milton Junction, or locate small settlements like Busseyville and Cold Spring.
    2 unique versions available

End of results
Showing maps 1-5 of 5

Top cities near Janesville

See more

Top neighborhoods of Janesville


Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Janesville?
  • What is the oldest map of Janesville?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Janesville for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Janesville?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Janesville?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Janesville?
  • Where are historical maps of Janesville sourced from?