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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Rock, Wisconsin

Explore 10 historic maps of Rock from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Rock's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Rock, WI maps

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  1. 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.
  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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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.
  28. 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.
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