Old Maps of Fargo, Franklin for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Fargo with 10 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.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • 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 Fargo has changed over the decades.


Fargo, Franklin maps

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  1. 1924 Map of Gays Mills, 1957 Print
    1924 Map of Gays Mills, 1957 Print
    1924 Gays Mills
    1957 Print · USGS
    Crawford County's ridgelands and the Kickapoo River valley are captured in detail during the mid-twenties, showing the region's rural character before modern road realignment. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schoolhouses and churches, from Liberty Pole to the Nash Church, alongside family landmarks like Monument Rock.

  2. 1926 Map of Gays Mills
    1926 Map of Gays Mills
    1926 Gays Mills
    1926 Print · USGS
    Crawford and Vernon Counties are captured during the mid-twenties when the Kickapoo River valley was a bustling rail corridor. Genealogists can trace hundreds of family-named features like Helgerson Ridge, McManus Valley, and many rural institutions including Evergreen Cemetery and the Southwest Prairie Church.

  3. 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.
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  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. 1966 Map of Gays Mills, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Gays Mills, 1968 Print
    1966 Gays Mills
    1968 Print · USGS
    Crawford and Vernon counties in the mid-sixties show a landscape of steep ridges and winding river bottoms. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through the Southwest Prairie Ch, the Rising Sun Sch, and small settlements like Petersburg and Fargo.

  7. 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.

  8. 1983 Map of Rising Sun
    1983 Map of Rising Sun
    1983 Rising Sun
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Vernon and Crawford County borderlands come to life in the early 1980s, showing a landscape of ridge-top settlements and winding valley roads. Genealogists and researchers can trace local family landmarks and community centers like St James Ch, Towerville, and Monument Rock.

  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. 2022 Map of Rising Sun, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Rising Sun, 2022 Print
    2022 Rising Sun
    2022 Print · USGS
    The ridges of the unglaciated Driftless Area are captured here in the contemporary era, showing the high-ground settlements of Rising Sun and Liberty Pole. Genealogists and local historians can trace family farmsteads and old burial sites like Towerville Cemetery along the winding paths of McManus Ridge.

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