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Old Maps of Sauk County, Wisconsin

Explore 95 old maps of Sauk County, spanning from 1895 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Sauk County, WI maps

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  1. 1895 Map of Baraboo
    1895 Map of Baraboo
    1895 Baraboo
    1895 Print · USGS
    Sauk and Columbia counties meet along the winding river corridor during this late Victorian era of rail expansion and river commerce. Genealogists and local historians can trace old homesteads and rail stops through Merrimac, Okee, and Lodi while exploring the early footprints of Baraboo.
    9 unique versions available
  4. 1901 Map of Denzer
    1901 Map of Denzer
    1901 Denzer
    1901 Print · USGS
    Sauk County at the turn of the century shows a landscape of narrow valleys and early rail corridors along the Baraboo River. Researchers can trace old crossroads like Pains Corners and Lodi Mill or find landmarks like Pewits Nest.
    7 unique versions available
  7. 1901 Map of The Dells
    1901 Map of The Dells
    1901 The Dells
    1901 Print · USGS
    Sauk County and the Wisconsin River Dells were already becoming a destination at the turn of the century. Trace the early rail lines and river landmarks like Mirror Lake, Kilbourn, and the distinctive Elephants Back.
    6 unique versions available
  10. 1902 Map of Briggsville
    1902 Map of Briggsville
    1902 Briggsville
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin River valley at the turn of the century shows a landscape of river-and-rail industry. Trace the early township developments of Lewiston and Douglas, or locate original landmarks like the Levee and Big Spring.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1905 Map of Richland Center
    1905 Map of Richland Center
    1905 Richland Center
    1905 Print · USGS
    Richland and Sauk Counties at the turn of the century show a landscape defined by the winding Wisconsin River and early rail expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local commerce through early post offices like Beach P.O. and rail hubs at Lone Rock and Richland Center.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1907 Map of Cross Plains, 1960 Print
    1907 Map of Cross Plains, 1960 Print
    1907 Cross Plains
    1960 Print · USGS
    Western Dane County comes to life in this early 1900s survey, showing the transition from the rolling prairie to the driftless hills. Genealogists can trace family roots through historic junctions and rural centers like Marxville, Pine Bluff, and Ashton Church.
  19. 1908 Map of Baraboo
    1908 Map of Baraboo
    1908 Baraboo
    1908 Print · USGS
    Sauk and Columbia counties at the close of the nineteenth century reveal a landscape shaped by the Wisconsin River and early rail expansion. Trace the rail lines through Baraboo and Lodi, or locate old river landings near Merrimac and Sauk.
  22. 1909 Map of Cross Plains
    1909 Map of Cross Plains
    1909 Cross Plains
    1909 Print · USGS
    Dane County at the turn of the century shows a bustling corridor of rail-side towns and rural townships. Trace the early development of Mt Horeb, Cross Plains, and Middleton Junction alongside landmarks like Ashton Church and Richardson Cave.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1920 Map of Blue Mounds, 1959 Print
    1920 Map of Blue Mounds, 1959 Print
    1920 Blue Mounds
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area of Dane and Iowa counties comes to life in the years following the Great War, showing a landscape of ridge-top towns and river-valley rails. Genealogists can locate dozens of rural landmarks, from the Hyde Church to schools like Seitz School and Larsonville School.
  28. 1922 Map of Blue Mounds
    1922 Map of Blue Mounds
    1922 Blue Mounds
    1922 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin River valley and the Driftless Area uplands meet here in the early nineteen-twenties, showing a landscape defined by rail corridors and rural school districts. Researchers can pinpoint historic family landmarks like Hyde Church, the Coon Rock Mill, and Fairview School.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1927 Map of Hillsboro
    1927 Map of Hillsboro
    1927 Hillsboro
    1927 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area landscape near the Vernon and Sauk county lines is captured here in the mid-1920s. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schoolhouses like Whiteoak Grove School and tracing the route of the Chicago and Northeastern RR.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1956 Map of Reedsburg, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Reedsburg, 1958 Print
    1956 Reedsburg
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Baraboo River valley at the peak of the mid-century era shows a landscape of rail-connected towns and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Teachers College, Resting Green Cem, and Potato Hill.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1957 Map of Wisconsin Dells, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Wisconsin Dells, 1959 Print
    1957 Wisconsin Dells
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin River corridor is captured here in the mid-fifties as tourism and rail transport shaped the local economy. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural school sites like Jopp Sch and family landmarks such as Louie Bluff or Webster Prairie Cem.
  40. 1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Madison
    1967 Print · USGS
    South-central Wisconsin in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of industrial hubs and glacial lakes linked by a dense rail and highway network. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of lakeside communities and find notable sites like Badger Ordnance Works and the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1958 Map of Briggsville, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Briggsville, 1959 Print
    1958 Briggsville
    1959 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of south-central Wisconsin are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the crossroads of three counties. You can trace family history through numerous country schools like Stafford Sch and landmarks such as Douglas Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1958 Map of North Freedom, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of North Freedom, 1960 Print
    1958 North Freedom
    1960 Print · USGS
    Sauk County's rural landscape is captured here in the late fifties, defined by its traditional farmsteads and a massive industrial military presence. Researchers can find numerous country landmarks like Free Thinkers Hall, Stones Pocket Sch, and the Lodi Mill.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 1958 Map of La Crosse, 1979 Print
    1958 Map of La Crosse, 1979 Print
    1958 La Crosse
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area of Wisconsin and Iowa is captured here during the late seventies, showing the intricate river valleys and ridge-top settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Soo Line or locate landmarks like Grandad Bluff and Effigy Mounds National Monument.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1959 Map of Baraboo, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Baraboo, 1961 Print
    1959 Baraboo
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Baraboo Range and the winding Wisconsin River meet in this late-fifties study of Sauk and Columbia counties. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Man Mound, the massive Badger Ordnance Works, and the grounds of Devils Lake State Park.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1960 Map of Madison
    1960 Map of Madison
    1960 Madison
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central and Southern Wisconsin are captured in the late fifties, showing the region as its rail-and-river network matured. Trace the paths of the Soo Line RR or locate family roots near Lake Mendota and Horicon National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1960 Map of Plain, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Plain, 1961 Print
    1960 Plain
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Sauk County and eastern Richland County appear here in the early sixties, characterized by a dense network of hill-country hollows and rural settlements. Family historians can trace rural school districts like Puckertown Sch and Hickory Grove Sch or locate the Our Lady of the Fields Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1960 Map of Spring Green, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Spring Green, 1962 Print
    1960 Spring Green
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin River valley and surrounding Driftless Area uplands are captured here in the early sixties. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous country landmarks like Unity Chapel, Gold Mine Sch, and the quiet crossroads at Clyde.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1961 Map of La Crosse
    1961 Map of La Crosse
    1961 La Crosse
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area at the start of the 1960s reveals a complex network of river towns and rail lines along the Mississippi River. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements like New Amsterdam and Wyattville or locate major landmarks like Camp McCoy Military Reservation and Effigy Mounds National Monument.
  67. 1962 Map of Cross Plains, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Cross Plains, 1964 Print
    1962 Cross Plains
    1964 Print · USGS
    Western Dane County in the early sixties shows a landscape of deep valleys and rising ridges between Cross Plains and Mt Horeb. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous rural sites like St Marys Cem, Richardson Cave, and the Pine Bluff Observatory.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1962 Map of Black Earth, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Black Earth, 1964 Print
    1962 Black Earth
    1964 Print · USGS
    Dane County's ridge-and-valley landscape is documented here in the early sixties, showing the rural crossroads and rail corridors of the Driftless Area. You can locate family history at St Johns Ch or trace the old rail line near Black Earth and Table Bluff.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1962 Map of Blue Mounds, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Blue Mounds, 1964 Print
    1962 Blue Mounds
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin River valley and the driftless hills of Dane County are captured here in the early sixties. Genealogists and hikers can trace old ridge roads to Little Norway, the White Church Cem, and the underground wonders of Cave of the Mounds.
    3 unique versions available
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