Old Maps of Waukesha, Wisconsin for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 32 historic maps of Waukesha. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Waukesha.
Waukesha, WI maps
(32)- 1891 Map of Muskego, 1896 Print
1891 Muskego1896 Print · USGSSoutheast 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. - 1892 Map of Waukesha
1892 Waukesha1892 Print · USGSSoutheast 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. - 1892 Map of Oconomowoc
1892 Oconomowoc1892 Print · USGSWaukesha 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 - 1892 Map of Eagle
1892 Eagle1892 Print · USGSSoutheast 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. - 1894 Map of Eagle
1894 Eagle1894 Print · USGSSoutheast 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. - 1897 Map of Eagle
1897 Eagle1897 Print · USGSSoutheast 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. - 1901 Map of Waukesha
1901 Waukesha1901 Print · USGSSoutheastern 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. - 1901 Map of Muskego
1901 Muskego1901 Print · USGSSoutheastern 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 - 1906 Map of Eagle
1906 Eagle1906 Print · USGSSoutheastern 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 - 1906 Map of Waukesha
1906 Waukesha1906 Print · USGSWaukesha 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 - 1909 Map of Oconomowoc
1909 Oconomowoc1909 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1954 Map of Rockford
1954 Rockford1954 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1955 Map of Rockford
1955 Rockford1955 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
1957 Madison1967 Print · USGSSouth-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 - 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
1958 Rockford1974 Print · USGSNorthern 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 - 1959 Map of Muskego, 1960 Print
1959 Muskego1960 Print · USGSWaukesha County at the end of the fifties shows a landscape of developing towns and rural school districts before heavy suburbanization. Genealogists can locate family sites near Prairie Home Cemetery, Prospect Hill Sch, and the old Vernon Ch.4 unique versions available - 1959 Map of Hartland, 1961 Print
1959 Hartland1961 Print · USGSWaukesha County during the late fifties shows a landscape of glacial lakes and growing lakeside communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named schools and rural parishes like Zion Sch, Bark River Cem, and Little Tabernacle Ch.4 unique versions available - 1959 Map of Waukesha, 1961 Print
1959 Waukesha1961 Print · USGSMid-century Waukesha and Brookfield are caught in a moment of transition from rural dairy and quarry land to suburban hubs. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Rose Hill Cemetery or trace institutional roots at Carroll College and the Wisconsin Industrial School.5 unique versions available - 1959 Map of Hartland, 1961 Print
1959 Hartland1961 Print · USGSWaukesha County at the close of the 1950s shows a landscape defined by glacial lakes and a maturing rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace old community hubs like Stonebank and Merton, identifying local landmarks from St Olaf Ch to University Lake Sch. - 1959 Map of Waukesha, 1961 Print
1959 Waukesha1961 Print · USGSSoutheast Wisconsin was undergoing a massive suburban transformation in the late fifties as Milwaukee expanded west. Trace the growth of post-war neighborhoods and infrastructure near Goerkes Corner, Timmerman Airport, and the Lannon limestone Quarries.3 unique versions available - 1959 Map of Hales Corners, 1980 Print
1959 Hales Corners1980 Print · USGSSoutheast Wisconsin in the late fifties is captured here during its transition from rural lake country to suburban centers. Researchers can trace family sites at Durham Cem, locate early airfields like Rainbow Airport, or study the grounds of Heg Memorial Park. - 1960 Map of Madison
1960 Madison1960 Print · USGSCentral and Southern Wisconsin are captured in the late fifties, showing the region as its rail-and-river network matured. Trace the paths of the Soo Line RR or locate family roots near Lake Mendota and Horicon National Wildlife Refuge.2 unique versions available - 1960 Map of Eagle, 1962 Print
1960 Eagle1962 Print · USGSSoutheast Wisconsin at the start of the 1960s shows a complex network of glacial lakes and bustling rail-stop towns. Genealogists can trace family names at Evergreen Cem and St Paul Cem, or locate rural schoolhouses like Sandy Island Sch.3 unique versions available - 1960 Map of Genesee, 1964 Print
1960 Genesee1964 Print · USGSWaukesha County in the early sixties was a landscape of small hamlets and agricultural tracts before the height of suburban expansion. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like Genesee Depot, Saylesville, and Bethesda Sch along the river and rail lines.3 unique versions available - 1963 Map of Rockford
1963 Rockford1963 Print · USGSThe mid-century industrial corridor along the Rock River is shown here during a period of rapid post-war growth. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate local landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot and Holy Hill.
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