Old Maps of Rock, Wisconsin

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Rock, 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.

  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. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 1961 Map of Janesville West, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Janesville West, 1964 Print
    1961 Janesville West
    1964 Print · USGS
    Janesville at the start of the sixties is a bustling rail and river hub, captured here just as modern suburbs began to reach into Rock County. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous schools like Frances E Willard Sch and landmarks such as Pinehurst Sanatorium.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 1962 Map of Footville, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Footville, 1964 Print
    1962 Footville
    1964 Print · USGS
    Agricultural Rock County is captured in the early sixties as a bustling rail corridor defined by the crossing of major lines. Genealogists and local historians can locate early rural landmarks like Red Brick Sch, Grove Cem, and the settlement at Hanover.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 2010 Map of Footville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Footville, 2010 Print
    2010 Footville
    2010 Print · USGS
    This Rock County landscape near Footville shows the agricultural heart of Wisconsin in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace rural property patterns and local settlements from Hanover and Cainville to family-named landmarks like Ayen Farms.

  14. 2010 Map of Janesville West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Janesville West, 2010 Print
    2010 Janesville West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Janesville at the start of the 2010s shows a thriving riverfront city where historic infrastructure meets modern development. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Monterey Laws1848 Dam, Archies Seaplane Base, and the Mount Olivet Cemetery.

  15. 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.

  16. 2010 Map of Beloit, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Beloit, 2010 Print
    2010 Beloit
    2010 Print · USGS
    Beloit and its northern suburbs are shown in great detail during the first decade of the millennium as the city expanded along the Rock River. Researchers can trace local heritage through the many burial grounds like Afton Cemetery and landmarks such as the Smith Observatory.

  17. 2013 Map of Footville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Footville, 2013 Print
    2013 Footville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Rock County's rural character is on full display in this early twenty-first-century survey of the Footville and Hanover area. Researchers can trace the layout of family-run operations like Pineview Farm and Ballmerland Farms alongside local waterways like Marsh Cr.

  18. 2013 Map of Beloit, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Beloit, 2013 Print
    2013 Beloit
    2013 Print · USGS
    Beloit and its northern outskirts are captured here during a period of modern expansion along the Rock River. Local historians can trace the road networks surrounding the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport and follow the paths of Turtle Creek and Bass Creek.

  19. 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.

  20. 2013 Map of Janesville West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Janesville West, 2013 Print
    2013 Janesville West
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley near Janesville is shown in the early twenty-first century as it balances urban expansion with conservation. Trace local landmarks like the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and Kiwanis Pond while following the banks of Marsh Creek.

  21. 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.

  22. 2016 Map of Janesville West, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Janesville West, 2016 Print
    2016 Janesville West
    2016 Print · USGS
    Janesville and its western outskirts are shown here during a period of modern growth along the Rock River. Researchers can trace local landmarks from Mount Olivet Cemetery to the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport and the University of Wisconsin Rock County campus.

  23. 2016 Map of Beloit, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Beloit, 2016 Print
    2016 Beloit
    2016 Print · USGS
    Beloit and Janesville are captured in the mid-2010s, showcasing the suburban and industrial growth along the Rock River. Researchers can trace local history through several burial grounds like Oakwood Cem and institutional landmarks including Beloit Coll.

  24. 2016 Map of Footville, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Footville, 2016 Print
    2016 Footville
    2016 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin farmland is captured here in the mid-2010s, centered on the historic villages of Footville and Hanover. Researchers can trace local landmarks and cemeteries like Grove Cem or follow the paths of Bass Cr and Marsh Cr.

  25. 2018 Map of Janesville West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Janesville West, 2018 Print
    2018 Janesville West
    2018 Print · USGS
    The western expansion of Janesville and the community of Anderson are captured here in the late twenty-teens. Researchers can trace land use from the Rock River banks to historic sites like Oak Hill Cem and the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airp.

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