Old Maps of Washington, Wisconsin for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Washington with 19 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
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  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Washington has changed over the decades.


Washington, WI maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 1983 Map of Lime Ridge
    1983 Map of Lime Ridge
    1983 Lime Ridge
    1983 Print · USGS
    Richland and Sauk Counties are captured in the early eighties as a patchwork of small dairy farms and rural townships. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like St Pauls Cem, the settlement of Sandusky, and Weston High Sch.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 2010 Map of Loganville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Loganville, 2010 Print
    2010 Loganville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Loganville and Hill Point appear in this contemporary record of Sauk County's rural landscape. Researchers can trace numerous local burial grounds such as Saint Peter Cemetery or locate the Stolte G- 9668 Dam and Tri-Center Airport.

  11. 2010 Map of Lime Ridge, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lime Ridge, 2010 Print
    2010 Lime Ridge
    2010 Print · USGS
    Richland County's dairy and stock-raising heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace family-named sites like the Woods Homestead and several local burying grounds, including Concord Cemetery and Blakeslee Cemetery.

  12. 2013 Map of Loganville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Loganville, 2013 Print
    2013 Loganville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Sauk County's rural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the village of Loganville. Researchers can trace the layout of small communities like Hill Point and Ela Valley alongside distinctive landmarks like Peak Hill Rd.

  13. 2013 Map of Lime Ridge, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lime Ridge, 2013 Print
    2013 Lime Ridge
    2013 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's agricultural heartland is documented in the early 2010s, showcasing a rural landscape defined by family-named dairy and stock farms. Researchers can trace land holdings and local history through labels like Woods Homestead, Larch Fruit Farm, and Sandusky.

  14. 2016 Map of Lime Ridge, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Lime Ridge, 2016 Print
    2016 Lime Ridge
    2016 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Richland and Sauk counties are detailed here in the mid-2010s, showcasing a landscape of ridges and named hollows. Researchers can locate family heritage sites like Saint Pauls Cemetery, the village of Sandusky, and Lost Hollow.

  15. 2016 Map of Loganville, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Loganville, 2016 Print
    2016 Loganville
    2016 Print · USGS
    Sauk County's rural townships are documented here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape of deep valleys and family-named landmarks. Researchers can locate numerous historic burial sites like Saint Pauls Cem and Tuckertown Cem near settlements such as Hill Point.

  16. 2018 Map of Loganville, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Loganville, 2018 Print
    2018 Loganville
    2018 Print · USGS
    Sauk County's rural heartland is preserved here in the late 2010s, showcasing a landscape of fertile valleys and tight-knit settlements. Researchers can pinpoint historic burial grounds like Tuckertown Cem and Saint Peter Cem or trace the winding paths of Narrows Creek and Ela Valley.

  17. 2018 Map of Lime Ridge, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Lime Ridge, 2018 Print
    2018 Lime Ridge
    2018 Print · USGS
    The ridges and hollows of Sauk and Richland counties are mapped here in the late twenty-tens, showing the rural character of the Driftless Area. Researchers can locate family burial sites at Saint Pauls Cem or Concord Cem and trace the small settlements of Loyd and Sandusky.

  18. 2022 Map of Lime Ridge, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lime Ridge, 2022 Print
    2022 Lime Ridge
    2022 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Richland and Sauk Counties is documented here in the early twenty-first century as agricultural traditions endure. Researchers can locate family heritage sites like Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery and the hamlets of Loyd and Sandusky.

  19. 2022 Map of Loganville, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Loganville, 2022 Print
    2022 Loganville
    2022 Print · USGS
    Sauk County's rural valleys and ridges come into focus in this contemporary record of the Driftless Area's agricultural landscape. Researchers can locate numerous family and church burial grounds like Tuckertown Cem, Westfield Cem, and Saint Peter Cem.

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