1900s (20th Century) Maps of The Forest, Prairie du Sac
Explore 7 historic maps of The Forest 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 The Forest'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.
- See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
- Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
- View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.
Start exploring The Forest's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.
The Forest, Prairie du Sac maps
(7)- 1908 Map of Baraboo1908 Baraboo1908 Print · USGSSauk 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.
- 1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print1957 Madison1967 Print · USGSSouth-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
- 1959 Map of Baraboo, 1961 Print1959 Baraboo1961 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1960 Map of Madison1960 Madison1960 Print · USGSCentral 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
- 1974 Map of Baraboo SW, 1976 Print1974 Baraboo SW1976 Print · USGSWisconsin riverfront life and mid-seventies agricultural patterns are frozen in time on this detailed orthophoto. Researchers can trace the street-level growth of Prairie Du Sac and the winding course of the Wisconsin River.
- 1975 Map of Sauk City, 1978 Print1975 Sauk City1978 Print · USGSThe Wisconsin River valley in the mid-seventies shows a landscape shaped by military industry and rail transport. Researchers can trace the massive Badger Army Ammunition Plant or locate the village of Merrimac near the Wiegands Bay shoreline.
- 1991 Map of Madison1991 Madison1991 Print · USGSMadison 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.
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