Old Maps of Jefferson, Wisconsin for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 36 historic maps of Jefferson. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Jefferson, WI maps

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  1. 1923 Map of Viroqua, 1960 Print
    1923 Map of Viroqua, 1960 Print
    1923 Viroqua
    1960 Print · USGS
    Viroqua and the rural townships of Vernon and Monroe counties are shown in the early 1920s as a thriving network of ridge-top farms and valley schools. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Wang Church, the Vernon County Asylum, and the Clockmaker School.

  2. 1926 Map of Stoddard
    1926 Map of Stoddard
    1926 Stoddard
    1926 Print · USGS
    Upper Mississippi river life and ridge-top farming meet in the mid-1920s along the Wisconsin-Minnesota border. Researchers can trace the complex river channels near Stoddard or find family roots at rural landmarks like Evening Star School and Romance.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1926 Map of Viroqua
    1926 Map of Viroqua
    1926 Viroqua
    1926 Print · USGS
    The ridge-and-valley country of Vernon County is captured in the mid-1920s, showing a landscape of small farms connected by a vast network of rural schools. Genealogists can trace hundreds of family sites near Clockmaker School, Moen Church, and the Vernon County Asylum.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 1965 Map of Viroqua, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Viroqua, 1967 Print
    1965 Viroqua
    1967 Print · USGS
    Vernon County ridge country is captured in the mid-1960s, showing the agricultural heart of the Driftless Area. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Bethel Ch Cem, rural schools such as Smith Sch, and the winding Kickapoo River valley.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1965 Map of Stoddard, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Stoddard, 1968 Print
    1965 Stoddard
    1968 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's driftless coulee country and the Mississippi River islands are captured here in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family life through landmarks like St Peters Ch, North Ridge Sch, and the isolated German Cem.

  9. 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.

  10. 1983 Map of Coon Valley
    1983 Map of Coon Valley
    1983 Coon Valley
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area of western Wisconsin is shown here in the early 1980s, featuring the ridge-and-valley terrain of the Vernon County border. Researchers can trace rural lineages at the Middle Coon Valley Cem or locate the Chaseburg Sch and Wayside Park.

  11. 1983 Map of Newton
    1983 Map of Newton
    1983 Newton
    1983 Print · USGS
    Newton and the surrounding Vernon County ridges are shown in high detail during the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Lars Anderson Hollow and rural congregations at Zion Ch or Bad Axe Ch.

  12. 1983 Map of Viroqua
    1983 Map of Viroqua
    1983 Viroqua
    1983 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the driftless hills of Vernon County were a network of ridge-top farms and valley settlements. Genealogists can trace family names and locations at Pioneer Cem, Bethel Ch, and the County Farm Cem near Viroqua.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1983 Map of Esofea
    1983 Map of Esofea
    1983 Esofea
    1983 Print · USGS
    Vernon County's coulee country in the early eighties shows a landscape of deep valleys and high ridges settled by farming families. Genealogists can trace local roots through landmarks like Skogdalen Ch, the Pumpkin Hollow area, and the small settlement of Esofea.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1984 Map of La Crosse, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of La Crosse, 1985 Print
    1984 La Crosse
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area of the upper Mississippi valley appears here in the mid-eighties, showing the tri-state intersections of Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks such as Peacock Ridge or Prosch Coulee and locate rural landmarks like St Marys Ch.

  15. 1985 Map of Sparta
    1985 Map of Sparta
    1985 Sparta
    1985 Print · USGS
    Western Wisconsin in the 1980s shows the unique ridge-and-valley terrain of the Driftless Area during a period of transition for its rails and rural hubs. Trace the historic rail tunnels of the Elroy-Sparta State Trail and find local landmarks like St Marys Ch and Castle Rock Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1990 Map of La Crosse, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of La Crosse, 1991 Print
    1990 La Crosse
    1991 Print · USGS
    The tri-state river valley at the end of the twentieth century shows a landscape defined by the Mississippi River and heavy rail. Trace the paths of the Soo Line and Burlington Northern through river towns like Brownsville and La Crescent.

  17. 2010 Map of Viroqua, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Viroqua, 2010 Print
    2010 Viroqua
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson, including Viroqua, Sterling, and other nearby areas

  18. 2010 Map of Esofea, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Esofea, 2010 Print
    2010 Esofea
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson, including Coon, Washington, and other nearby areas

  19. 2010 Map of Newton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Newton, 2010 Print
    2010 Newton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson, including Sterling, Purdy, and other nearby areas

  20. 2010 Map of Coon Valley, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Coon Valley, 2010 Print
    2010 Coon Valley
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson, including Coon Valley, Chaseburg, and other nearby areas

  21. 2013 Map of Esofea, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Esofea, 2013 Print
    2013 Esofea
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson, including Coon, Washington, and other nearby areas

  22. 2013 Map of Coon Valley, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Coon Valley, 2013 Print
    2013 Coon Valley
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson, including Coon Valley, Chaseburg, and other nearby areas

  23. 2013 Map of Newton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Newton, 2013 Print
    2013 Newton
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson, including Sterling, Purdy, and other nearby areas

  24. 2013 Map of Viroqua, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Viroqua, 2013 Print
    2013 Viroqua
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson, including Viroqua, Sterling, and other nearby areas

  25. 2015 Map of Coon Valley, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Coon Valley, 2015 Print
    2015 Coon Valley
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson, including Coon Valley, Chaseburg, and other nearby areas

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