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Old Maps of Newark, Wisconsin for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Newark with 23 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Newark has changed over the decades.

Newark, WI maps

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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.
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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.
  28. 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.
  31. 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
  34. 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.
  37. 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
  40. 2010 Map of Newark, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Newark, 2010 Print
    2010 Newark
    2010 Print · USGS
    Newark and the surrounding Rock County countryside are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by generational family farms and creek valleys. Researchers can locate Newark Cemetery, the Beckman Dam, and historic corridors like W Plymouth Church Rd.
  43. 2012 Map of Shirland, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Shirland, 2012 Print
    2012 Shirland
    2012 Print · USGS
    Settlements along the Sugar River and Pecatonica River appear in detail in this modern survey of northern Illinois. Researchers can trace rural genealogy through landmarks like Shirland Cem, Phillips Cem, and family properties near Harrison.
  46. 2013 Map of Newark, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Newark, 2013 Print
    2013 Newark
    2013 Print · USGS
    The rural Town of Newark is shown in detail during the early 21st century, revealing a landscape etched with family-named roads and agricultural heritage. Researchers can trace land ties along S Smythe School Rd, identify Mumm Field Airport, and follow the banks of Raccoon Creek.
  49. 2015 Map of Shirland, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Shirland, 2015 Print
    2015 Shirland
    2015 Print · USGS
    Shirland and Harrison appear in this 2015 survey of northern Winnebago County, where the Pecatonica and Sugar Rivers converge. Genealogists can trace local burials at Shirland Cem or Phillips Cem, while pilots can locate Koch Airport and Severson Airport.
  52. 2016 Map of Newark, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Newark, 2016 Print
    2016 Newark
    2016 Print · USGS
    Newark and the surrounding Rock County countryside are shown here in the mid-2010s, capturing the area's rural character and established road network. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites like Newark Cem and Maple Grove Cem or trace the waters of Raccoon Cr.
  55. 2018 Map of Shirland, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Shirland, 2018 Print
    2018 Shirland
    2018 Print · USGS
    Winnebago County sits right on the Illinois-Wisconsin border in this recent survey of the Pecatonica River valley. Genealogists can locate several burial sites including Harrison Cemetery and Meridian Cemetery, alongside local airfields like Darrington Airport.
  58. 2018 Map of Newark, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Newark, 2018 Print
    2018 Newark
    2018 Print · USGS
    Southern Rock County is captured here in the late 2010s, showcasing a landscape of fertile farmland and winding creek beds. Family historians can locate Maple Grove Cem and Newark Cem, or trace the paths of Raccoon Cr and Bass Cr.
  61. 2021 Map of Shirland, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Shirland, 2021 Print
    2021 Shirland
    2021 Print · USGS
    The northern Illinois borderlands are documented here just as the new millennium's second decade ends. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Shirland Cem and Meridian Cem or explore the riverbanks of the Pecatonica River.
  64. 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.
  67. 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.
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