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Old Maps of Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Explore 73 old maps of Waukesha County, spanning from 1891 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Waukesha County, WI maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Muskego, 1896 Print
    1891 Map of Muskego, 1896 Print
    1891 Muskego
    1896 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wisconsin in the early 1890s was a landscape of expansive lake systems and rural townships connected by early rail and river routes. Genealogists can trace family holdings and vanished crossroads like Big Bend, Prospect Hill, and Denoon.
  4. 1892 Map of Waukesha
    1892 Map of Waukesha
    1892 Waukesha
    1892 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wisconsin in the 1890s was a critical junction of rail lines and river valleys connecting small industrial settlements. Trace the early development of Waukesha and Wauwatosa before suburban expansion, or locate vanished stops like Templeton and Brookfield Junction.
  7. 1892 Map of Watertown
    1892 Map of Watertown
    1892 Watertown
    1892 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Dodge counties at the close of the nineteenth century are defined by their winding river valleys and newly established rail corridors. Genealogists can trace family roots in early settlements like Watertown, Ixonia, and Sullivan, or follow the Rock River to its junction with the Oconomowoc River.
  10. 1892 Map of Oconomowoc
    1892 Map of Oconomowoc
    1892 Oconomowoc
    1892 Print · USGS
    Waukesha County's lake country is captured in the early 1890s, revealing a landscape defined by glacial waters and nascent rail lines. Researchers can trace the early development of Delafield and Hartland or locate old stops like Lakeside Station and Giffords.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1892 Map of Whitewater
    1892 Map of Whitewater
    1892 Whitewater
    1892 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin's glaciated landscape is revealed in the late nineteenth century as the rail network began to shape local growth. Trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee And St. Paul Railroad through Whitewater, Palmyra, and the marshes of the Bark River.
  16. 1892 Map of Eagle
    1892 Map of Eagle
    1892 Eagle
    1892 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wisconsin's glaciated landscape is captured here in the late nineteenth century as new rail lines transformed the frontier into a network of dairy and mill towns. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and rail stops like Genesee Depot, Caldwell Prairie, and Eagleville near the shores of Phantom Lake.
  19. 1893 Map of Whitewater
    1893 Map of Whitewater
    1893 Whitewater
    1893 Print · USGS
    The dairy lands and glacial lake districts of southeastern Wisconsin are captured here in the late nineteenth century. Trace the early village footprints of Whitewater and Palmyra, or follow the iron path of the Prairie Du Chien Division Railroad past Lauderdale Lakes.
    7 unique versions available
  22. 1894 Map of Watertown
    1894 Map of Watertown
    1894 Watertown
    1894 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape shaped by glacial ridges and the iron horse. Genealogists can trace family footprints in settlements like Watertown, Ixonia, and Sullivan, or follow the rail lines that connected Lac La Belle to the wider region.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1894 Map of Eagle
    1894 Map of Eagle
    1894 Eagle
    1894 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wisconsin in the late nineteenth century was defined by a thriving rail network and glacial lake landscapes. Researchers can trace the early footprints of settlements like Genesee and East Troy alongside the Fox River and the Wisconsin Central Railroad.
  28. 1897 Map of Eagle
    1897 Map of Eagle
    1897 Eagle
    1897 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wisconsin in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of thriving rail-side villages and interconnected kettle lakes. Genealogists and researchers can trace early homesteads and rail stops like Genesee Depot, North Prairie, and the bustling lakefront at Mukwonago.
  31. 1901 Map of Waukesha
    1901 Map of Waukesha
    1901 Waukesha
    1901 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin at the turn of the century shows a landscape transitioning from rural townships to a complex rail-linked corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact locations of early communities like Freistadt, Fussville, and Brookfield P.O. along the Menomonee River.
  34. 1901 Map of Muskego
    1901 Map of Muskego
    1901 Muskego
    1901 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin at the close of the nineteenth century was a landscape of budding dairy hubs and interconnected glacial lakes. Researchers can trace early rural life across these townships, finding legacy sites like Union Church, the path of the Wisconsin Central Railroad, and original footprints for Tess Corners and Big Bend.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1903 Map of Whitewater
    1903 Map of Whitewater
    1903 Whitewater
    1903 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin at the turn of the century reveals a landscape of thriving rail towns and glacial lake systems. Trace the early routes of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad between Whitewater and Palmyra, or locate old lakeside settlements like Heart Prairie.
    5 unique versions available
  40. 1906 Map of Eagle
    1906 Map of Eagle
    1906 Eagle
    1906 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin's glaciated terrain is remarkably detailed in this early century survey of the Fox River valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early rail-stop settlements of Genesee Depot, North Prairie, and Eagleville alongside landmarks like Lake Beulah and Honey Creek.
    6 unique versions available
  43. 1906 Map of Waukesha
    1906 Map of Waukesha
    1906 Waukesha
    1906 Print · USGS
    Waukesha and the Milwaukee outskirts thrive at the turn of the century during a height of rail connectivity. Genealogists can trace family footprints in early settlements like Freistadt, Lannon, and the neighborhoods of Wauwatosa.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1909 Map of Oconomowoc
    1909 Map of Oconomowoc
    1909 Oconomowoc
    1909 Print · USGS
    The Lake Country of Waukesha County is captured here at the height of its early resort era. You can trace family roots in Oconomowoc, locate the historic Nashotah Mission, and find long-lost stops like Waukesha Beach and Lakeside Sta.
    6 unique versions available
  49. 1924 Map of Whitewater
    1924 Map of Whitewater
    1924 Whitewater
    1924 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Wisconsin at the turn of the century shows a landscape of glacial lakes and thriving rail-side towns. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near Heaths Mills, the station at Palmyra, and the early township centers of Rome and Lagrange.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Rockford
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and the Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands are captured here in the mid-1950s during a period of robust industrial and agricultural activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era corridors like the Illinois Central RR and locate landmarks from Big Foot Prairie to Lake Geneva.
  55. 1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Rockford
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and southern Wisconsin dairy country are shown here in the mid-fifties as the region's manufacturing centers grew. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western RR and Illinois Central RR through hubs like Rockford and Beloit.
  58. 1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Madison
    1967 Print · USGS
    South-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
  61. 1958 Map of Wauwatosa, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of Wauwatosa, 1961 Print
    1958 Wauwatosa
    1961 Print · USGS
    Milwaukee's western suburbs expanded rapidly during the late fifties as residential neighborhoods grew around long-standing institutions and rail lines. Local historians can trace the footprint of Wisconsin County Institutions, the Zoological Park, and Mount Mary College.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1958 Map of Menomonee Falls, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of Menomonee Falls, 1961 Print
    1958 Menomonee Falls
    1961 Print · USGS
    In the late fifties, the rural townships north of Milwaukee were transitioning from gravel mining and farming to suburban life. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Fussville, Holy Cross Ch, and St Marys Cem amidst the growing network of roads.
    4 unique versions available
  67. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown here in the mid-twentieth century as rail-dependent industrial towns began to interface with growing lakefront communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Saylesville and Tess Corners or locate historical landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot.
    4 unique versions available
  70. 1959 Map of North Cape, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of North Cape, 1960 Print
    1959 North Cape
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wisconsin farming townships at the end of the fifties show a landscape of small rural crossroads and family homesteads. Genealogists can locate legacy sites like Union Church, Oak Grove Cem, and several local schools from Apple Sch to Garfield Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1959 Map of Hales Corners, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Hales Corners, 1960 Print
    1959 Hales Corners
    1960 Print · USGS
    The suburban and rural landscape southwest of Milwaukee is frozen in time during the late fifties, as traditional farms meet post-war growth. Researchers can trace the legacy of local institutions and small hubs like St Martins, Tess Corners, and the Sacred Heart Monastery.
    4 unique versions available
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