Old Maps of Washington, Wisconsin for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Washington with 23 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.

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Washington, WI maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Shawano, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Shawano, 1956 Print
    1954 Shawano
    1956 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin’s northwoods meet the growing city of Shawano in the mid-fifties, centered on the powerful Wolf River and its falls. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like St Jakobi Ch, Red River Cem, and several local schools.

  2. 1955 Map of Green Bay, 1968 Print
    1955 Map of Green Bay, 1968 Print
    1955 Green Bay
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central and Eastern Wisconsin are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the industrial growth of the Fox Valley and Wisconsin River corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Green Bay and Western through settlements like Weyauwega, Clintonville, and Pulaski.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Gillett, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Gillett, 1957 Print
    1956 Gillett
    1957 Print · USGS
    In the mid-fifties, the Oconto County countryside was defined by a dense network of one-room schoolhouses and the Chicago and North Western rail line. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like Puleifer Cem or the Valley Line Sch (Abandoned).

  4. 1964 Map of Shawano, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Shawano, 1965 Print
    1964 Shawano
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Menominee Indian Reservation and the growing city of Shawano are shown here in the mid-1960s as the Wolf River winds south. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like the Alexian Brothers Novitiate, Keshena School, and the West Branch Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1974 Map of Cecil, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Cecil, 1977 Print
    1974 Cecil
    1977 Print · USGS
    Shawano Lake and the village of Cecil are captured here during the mid-seventies, showing the intersection of resort life and rural farming. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line and locate family sites like St Martins Cem and Tracy Corners.

  6. 1974 Map of Krakow, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Krakow, 1977 Print
    1974 Krakow
    1977 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Shawano and Oconto Counties are captured in the mid-1970s, showcasing a rural landscape defined by the Oconto River and the rail line. Researchers can trace family roots at Danish Cem or locate the site of Pairview Sch and Advance.

  7. 1982 Map of Shawano
    1982 Map of Shawano
    1982 Shawano
    1982 Print · USGS
    Shawano and the Menominee boundary are captured here in the early eighties, showing a landscape defined by lake recreation and timber. You can trace family history at Woodlawn Cem or locate old rail landmarks along the Soo Line and Chicago and North Western.

  8. 1984 Map of Shawano, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Shawano, 1985 Print
    1984 Shawano
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northeast Wisconsin in the mid-1980s was a landscape defined by its indigenous heritage and the bustling trade centers of the Fox and Wolf River valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace rail corridors like the Chicago and North Western or locate family sites near Keshena, Cecil, and the Fort Howard Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 2010 Map of Shawano, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Shawano, 2010 Print
    2010 Shawano
    2010 Print · USGS
    Shawano and its expansive lakefront are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the established city and its surrounding water-defined landscape. Genealogists and local historians can locate Woodlawn Cemetery, Lake Drive Cemetery, and the Shawano 3WR393 Dam along the Wolf River.

  10. 2010 Map of Krakow, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Krakow, 2010 Print
    2010 Krakow
    2010 Print · USGS
    Oconto County's rural heartland is documented here at the turn of the millennium, showing a landscape of traditional farmsteads and crossroads hamlets. Researchers can locate several historic burial sites like Danish Cemetery and Dickson Cemetery or trace the early paths of Pulcifer and Krakow.

  11. 2010 Map of Cecil, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Cecil, 2010 Print
    2010 Cecil
    2010 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's dairy country and the eastern shores of Shawano Lake are captured here during a time of steady rural continuity. Local historians and genealogists can map family ties through numerous sites like Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Tracy Corners, and the historic Underhill Cemetery.

  12. 2013 Map of Shawano, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Shawano, 2013 Print
    2013 Shawano
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Wolf River and Shawano Lake define this Wisconsin landscape during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the urban grid of Shawano or locate area landmarks like Camp Tekawitha and the Moonlight Outdoor Theatre.

  13. 2013 Map of Krakow, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Krakow, 2013 Print
    2013 Krakow
    2013 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Wisconsin's rural landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring agricultural character of Oconto County. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named routes and small settlements like Advance, Pulcifer, and the community of Krakow.

  14. 2013 Map of Cecil, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Cecil, 2013 Print
    2013 Cecil
    2013 Print · USGS
    The village of Cecil and the eastern shores of Shawano Lake are captured here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace rural legacy through labels like Milk-N-More Farms, the Deer Haven Ranch Airport, and the crossroads at Tracy Corners.

  15. 2016 Map of Krakow, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Krakow, 2016 Print
    2016 Krakow
    2016 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's rural dairy and timber heartland comes to life in this mid-2010s survey of the Oconto and Shawano county lines. Researchers can trace the layout of small settlements like Krakow, Green Valley, and Pulcifer, alongside local landmarks like Saint Johns Cem and the Oconto River.

  16. 2016 Map of Shawano, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Shawano, 2016 Print
    2016 Shawano
    2016 Print · USGS
    Shawano and its lakeside surroundings are detailed in this 2016 survey, showing the town at the confluence of the river and the lake. Trace local history through landmarks like Woodlawn Cem, Shawano Municipal Airport, and the winding Wolf River.

  17. 2016 Map of Cecil, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Cecil, 2016 Print
    2016 Cecil
    2016 Print · USGS
    Eastern Shawano County and the village of Cecil are shown in 2016 at the junction of several rural townships. Genealogists can trace family roots through several local burial sites, including Saint Paul Lutheran Cem and White Clay Lake Cem.

  18. 2018 Map of Krakow, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Krakow, 2018 Print
    2018 Krakow
    2018 Print · USGS
    The Oconto and Shawano county border comes into focus in this recent survey of eastern Wisconsin. Researchers can trace rural cemeteries like Danish Cem and Dickson Cem alongside the winding Oconto River and the small-town streets of Krakow and Pulcifer.

  19. 2018 Map of Shawano, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Shawano, 2018 Print
    2018 Shawano
    2018 Print · USGS
    The Wolf River valley and the bustling shores of Shawano Lake are captured here in the late twenty-teens. Researchers can trace local lineage at Woodlawn Cem or study the evolving landscape around Keshena and the Shawano Municipal Airport.

  20. 2018 Map of Cecil, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Cecil, 2018 Print
    2018 Cecil
    2018 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's lakeside communities and rural cemeteries are captured here in the late 2010s. Researchers can trace family roots at Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery or explore the developed shores of Shawano Lake and Washington Lake.

  21. 2022 Map of Krakow, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Krakow, 2022 Print
    2022 Krakow
    2022 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Oconto and Shawano counties are documented here in the early twenty-first century as a landscape of small farm towns and river valleys. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Dickson Cem or the settlements of Advance and Krakow.

  22. 2022 Map of Shawano, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Shawano, 2022 Print
    2022 Shawano
    2022 Print · USGS
    Shawano and the Menominee County line come into focus during this modern era of recreational growth and established civic life. Researchers can trace the development of Shawano around the Shawano County Court House or locate family sites at Woodlawn Cem and Wescott-Lake Drive Cem.

  23. 2022 Map of Cecil, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Cecil, 2022 Print
    2022 Cecil
    2022 Print · USGS
    Eastern Shawano County at the start of the 2020s shows a landscape of lakeside villages and deep-rooted rural parishes. Researchers can locate family sites at Saint Martin Catholic Cem, track the shores of Shawano Lake, or find the small Deer Haven Ranch Airport.

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