Old Maps of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

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  1. 1901 Map of The Dells
    1901 Map of The Dells
    1901 The Dells
    1901 Print · USGS
    Sauk County and the Wisconsin River Dells were already becoming a destination at the turn of the century. Trace the early rail lines and river landmarks like Mirror Lake, Kilbourn, and the distinctive Elephants Back.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1902 Map of Briggsville
    1902 Map of Briggsville
    1902 Briggsville
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin River valley at the turn of the century shows a landscape of river-and-rail industry. Trace the early township developments of Lewiston and Douglas, or locate original landmarks like the Levee and Big Spring.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Wisconsin Dells, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Wisconsin Dells, 1959 Print
    1957 Wisconsin Dells
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin River corridor is captured here in the mid-fifties as tourism and rail transport shaped the local economy. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural school sites like Jopp Sch and family landmarks such as Louie Bluff or Webster Prairie Cem.

  4. 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

  5. 1958 Map of Briggsville, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Briggsville, 1959 Print
    1958 Briggsville
    1959 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of south-central Wisconsin are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the crossroads of three counties. You can trace family history through numerous country schools like Stafford Sch and landmarks such as Douglas Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1960 Map of Madison
    1960 Map of Madison
    1960 Madison
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central 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

  7. 1975 Map of Wisconsin Dells SE, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of Wisconsin Dells SE, 1976 Print
    1975 Wisconsin Dells SE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin Dells and the Sauk County countryside are documented in the mid-seventies just as the region’s modern footprint was taking shape. You can trace the exact 1975 shoreline of Lake Delton and see the early development of Wisconsin Dells along the Wisconsin River.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1975 Map of Wisconsin Dells NE, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of Wisconsin Dells NE, 1976 Print
    1975 Wisconsin Dells NE
    1976 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Dells region are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the vast Wisconsin River corridor and its surrounding agricultural plains. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape near Plainville and study original field patterns and timber stands from this period.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1975 Map of Lewiston, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Lewiston, 1978 Print
    1975 Lewiston
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin River valley in the mid-1970s shows a landscape of small crossroads settlements and heavy rail infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Pecks Corners, the Fairfield Center Sch, and Hillcrest Cem.

  10. 1975 Map of Big Spring, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Big Spring, 1978 Print
    1975 Big Spring
    1978 Print · USGS
    Settled between Adams and Columbia counties in the mid-1970s, this area shows a mix of rural town halls and lakefront recreation. Genealogists can trace local roots at Davis Corners Ch or explore the early lakeside developments of Jordan Lake and Big Spring.

  11. 1985 Map of Wisconsin Dells
    1985 Map of Wisconsin Dells
    1985 Wisconsin Dells
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin in the mid-eighties was a landscape of intricate river bends, rail junctions, and sprawling marshlands. Researchers can trace historic routes along the Soo Line or locate family landmarks near Lyndon Station, Buffalo Lake, and Puckaway Lake.

  12. 1990 Map of Wisconsin Dells, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Wisconsin Dells, 1991 Print
    1990 Wisconsin Dells
    1991 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin's river valleys and lake country are captured in detail here during the late twentieth century. Researchers can trace the rail-and-water geography connecting Wisconsin Dells and Portage with landmarks like Blackhawk Island and Buffalo Lake.

  13. 2010 Map of Wisconsin Dells North, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Wisconsin Dells North, 2010 Print
    2010 Wisconsin Dells North
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin Dells region is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of dramatic river geology and local heritage. Researchers can locate family sites at Olin Cemetery and Dupless Cemetery or trace landmarks like Stand Rock and Kilbourn Dam.

  14. 2010 Map of Big Spring, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Big Spring, 2010 Print
    2010 Big Spring
    2010 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's glacial landscape east of the Dells comes into focus at the start of the 2010s, showing a transition from farm fields to lakefront retreats. Researchers can locate the Polish Paradise Airport and trace local waterways like Big Spring Creek and Gulch Creek.

  15. 2010 Map of Lewiston, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lewiston, 2010 Print
    2010 Lewiston
    2010 Print · USGS
    Sauk County's river-fed landscape appears here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the winding Wisconsin River. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the rural layout of Lewiston and Greens Corners, or find family roots at the Fairfield Cemetery.

  16. 2010 Map of Wisconsin Dells South, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Wisconsin Dells South, 2010 Print
    2010 Wisconsin Dells South
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin Dells region is documented here during a period of modern growth and recreation development. Researchers can trace the legacy of local travel and community life through landmarks like Lost Canyon, the Butterfield Cemetery, and the Medos Lake Delton Seaplane Base.

  17. 2013 Map of Lewiston, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lewiston, 2013 Print
    2013 Lewiston
    2013 Print · USGS
    The riverine lowlands of the Wisconsin River valley are captured here as they appeared in 2013. Local historians can trace early settlement patterns at Pecks Corners and Lewiston or find modern landmarks like the Big Sky Twin Drive-In.

  18. 2013 Map of Big Spring, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Big Spring, 2013 Print
    2013 Big Spring
    2013 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape between Wisconsin Dells and Oxford comes into focus in this early twenty-first-century survey. Researchers can trace the layout of small settlements like Big Spring and Davis Corners while locating landmarks like Polish Paradise Airport and Jordan Lake.

  19. 2013 Map of Wisconsin Dells North, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Wisconsin Dells North, 2013 Print
    2013 Wisconsin Dells North
    2013 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Wisconsin Dells are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the river winds through iconic sandstone formations. Researchers can trace the shoreline of Blackhawk Island or locate regional landmarks like Witches Gulch and the Wisconsin Dells Speedway.

  20. 2013 Map of Wisconsin Dells South, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Wisconsin Dells South, 2013 Print
    2013 Wisconsin Dells South
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin Dells region is shown here in the early twenty-first century, balancing its famous river tourism with established local communities and aviation hubs. Researchers can trace the layout of Lake Delton, the settlement of Dellwood, and landmarks like Lost Canyon and the Baraboo Wisconsin Dells Airport.

  21. 2016 Map of Lewiston, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Lewiston, 2016 Print
    2016 Lewiston
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin River corridor near the Columbia and Sauk county line is shown here in the mid-2010s, balancing tourist hubs with rural township life. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites such as Newport Lutheran Cem and Fairfield Cem near the Baraboo River.

  22. 2016 Map of Wisconsin Dells South, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Wisconsin Dells South, 2016 Print
    2016 Wisconsin Dells South
    2016 Print · USGS
    Sauk County's famous river gorge and resort communities are shown here in the mid-2010s. Genealogists and researchers can locate old family plots at Butterfield Cem or trace the development of Dellwood and the rugged Lost Canyon.

  23. 2016 Map of Wisconsin Dells North, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Wisconsin Dells North, 2016 Print
    2016 Wisconsin Dells North
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin Dells and its iconic river gorge are captured here in the mid-2010s at the junction of four counties. Researchers can trace land ownership patterns near Plainville and locate historical sites like Olin Cem, Stand Rock, and the Upper Dells gorge.

  24. 2016 Map of Big Spring, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Big Spring, 2016 Print
    2016 Big Spring
    2016 Print · USGS
    Big Spring and the northern edge of the Dells are shown here in the mid-2010s at the Adams and Columbia county line. Researchers can locate New Christ Church, the waters of Jordan Lake, and rural landing strips like Polish Paradise Airport.

  25. 2018 Map of Big Spring, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Big Spring, 2018 Print
    2018 Big Spring
    2018 Print · USGS
    The border of Adams and Columbia Counties comes into focus in this late twenty-tens survey. Local historians and genealogists can trace rural landmarks from New Christ Church and Polish Paradise Airport to the waters of Jordan Lake.

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