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Old Maps of Franklin, Wisconsin

Explore 28 old maps of Franklin, spanning from 1901 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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Franklin, WI maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 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.
  34. 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
  37. 1962 Map of Arena, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Arena, 1964 Print
    1962 Arena
    1964 Print · USGS
    Iowa and Sauk Counties are captured in the early sixties as the rail-and-river economy defined local life. Researchers can trace family roots at Arena Cem and Davis Cem or locate old landmarks like Coon Rock Cave and Cassell.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1965 Map of La Crosse
    1965 Map of La Crosse
    1965 La Crosse
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area and the Upper Mississippi valley are captured here during a period of steady mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate riverfront sites like Effigy Mounds National Monument and the Camp McCoy Military Reservation.
  43. 1975 Map of North Freedom NW, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of North Freedom NW, 1976 Print
    1975 North Freedom NW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Sauk County farmlands and river bends are captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rural layouts of Rock Springs and La Rue or follow the path of the Baraboo River.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1975 Map of North Freedom SW, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of North Freedom SW, 1976 Print
    1975 North Freedom SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Sauk County's rural landscape is documented with aerial precision in the mid-1970s, showcasing the agricultural rhythm of the Driftless Area. Local historians can pinpoint the exact building layouts and field boundaries surrounding Leland, Black Hawk, and Witwen.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1976 Map of La Crosse
    1976 Map of La Crosse
    1976 La Crosse
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area and Mississippi River valley are captured here in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape of deep coulees and river commerce. Genealogists can trace family footprints from La Crosse to smaller hamlets like Newburg Corners and Witoka.
  52. 1983 Map of Loganville
    1983 Map of Loganville
    1983 Loganville
    1983 Print · USGS
    Sauk County in the early eighties shows a settled landscape of family farms and rural parishes. Researchers can trace historic local boundaries and find sites like Tuckertown Cem, the County Home, and the winding Narrows Creek.
  55. 1983 Map of Spring Green
    1983 Map of Spring Green
    1983 Spring Green
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin River valley in the early eighties shows a landscape defined by braided waterways and cultural landmarks. Genealogists can locate family sites like Old Helena Cem and Big Hollow Cem, or trace the grounds of Taliesin and Hillside Sch.
  58. 1983 Map of Plain
    1983 Map of Plain
    1983 Plain
    1983 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the village of Plain and the surrounding township of Franklin reveal a landscape of steep valleys and rural homesteads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through St Lukes Cem, Whitemound Cem, and the notable St Anna Shrine.
  61. 1985 Map of Richland Center, 1991 Print
    1985 Map of Richland Center, 1991 Print
    1985 Richland Center
    1991 Print · USGS
    Southwest Wisconsin’s driftless landscape in the mid-1980s is defined by its deep river valleys and tight agricultural settlements. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks like Mickelson Ridge or find remote churches and schools near Richland Center and Dodgeville.
  64. 1991 Map of Madison
    1991 Map of Madison
    1991 Madison
    1991 Print · USGS
    Madison and its iconic glacial lakes are captured here during a time of steady urban expansion and regional growth. Researchers can trace the mid-century development of the University of Wisconsin, locate family sites near Forest Hill Cem, or explore the footprint of the Badger Army Ammunition Plant.
  67. 2022 Map of Rock Springs, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Rock Springs, 2022 Print
    2022 Rock Springs
    2022 Print · USGS
    Sauk County's river valleys and ridgelines are shown here in the 2020s, centered on the confluence of the Baraboo River and Narrows Cr. Genealogists and historians can locate family burial sites at Saint Paul Cem and Maple Hill Cem or explore the terrain around LaRue and Rock Springs.
  70. 2022 Map of Black Hawk, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Black Hawk, 2022 Print
    2022 Black Hawk
    2022 Print · USGS
    Sauk County's rural heartland is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring network of valleys and crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through Union Grove Cem, the landmark Leland Natural Bridge, and the community of Witwen.
  73. 2022 Map of Arena, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Arena, 2022 Print
    2022 Arena
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin River valley comes into sharp focus here as it divides Sauk and Iowa Counties. Researchers can trace the layout of Arena and Cassell, locate family plots at Arena Cem or Davis Cem, and explore landmarks like Coon Rock.
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