1980s Maps of Wood County, Wisconsin

Explore 12 historic maps of Wood County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Wood County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Wood County, WI maps

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  1. 1984 Map of Pittsville
    1984 Map of Pittsville
    1984 Pittsville
    1984 Print · USGS
    Pittsville and the surrounding Wood County countryside are captured here in the mid-1980s as the regional rail-and-river economy matured. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Veedum, St Joachims Cem, and the banks of the Yellow River.

  2. 1984 Map of Wisconsin Rapids North
    1984 Map of Wisconsin Rapids North
    1984 Wisconsin Rapids North
    1984 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin Rapids and the village of Biron are seen here in the mid-1980s as the river-driven industry of Wood County continued to shape the landscape. Researchers can trace local heritage at St Philomena Cem, the Cranberry Bogs, and the Soo Line rail corridors.

  3. 1984 Map of Lake Dexter
    1984 Map of Lake Dexter
    1984 Lake Dexter
    1984 Print · USGS
    Wood County’s marshy lowlands and agricultural tracts are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the intersection of local industry and the outdoors. Researchers can trace the path of the Green Bay and Western Railroad Grade or locate family plots at St Johns Cem and Dexterville.

  4. 1984 Map of Nekoosa
    1984 Map of Nekoosa
    1984 Nekoosa
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin River corridor in the mid-1980s reveals a unique landscape of industrial river towns and sprawling commercial wetlands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Nekoosa and Port Edwards near landmarks like Nekoosa Cem and the Townhall.

  5. 1984 Map of Babcock
    1984 Map of Babcock
    1984 Babcock
    1984 Print · USGS
    Wood County’s cranberry country is documented here in the mid-1980s, showing a unique landscape of bogs and rural landing strips. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Babcock Cem and trace early routes like Lonesome Road or Creamery Road.

  6. 1984 Map of Vesper
    1984 Map of Vesper
    1984 Vesper
    1984 Print · USGS
    Wood County in the mid-1980s shows a landscape of specialized agriculture and rural faith. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Trinity Cem and Sigel Cem, while mapping the industrial footprint of the Soo Line and the extensive Cranberry Bogs near Walker.

  7. 1984 Map of Wisconsin Rapids South
    1984 Map of Wisconsin Rapids South
    1984 Wisconsin Rapids South
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin River corridor south of Wisconsin Rapids shows a landscape of steady industrial growth and recreational development in the 1980s. Trace local landmarks like the Drive-in Theater, Pioneer Cem, and the rail lines of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific.

  8. 1984 Map of Quail Point Flowage
    1984 Map of Quail Point Flowage
    1984 Quail Point Flowage
    1984 Print · USGS
    Wood County was a landscape of managed wetlands and conservation at the dawn of the 1980s. Local researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Green Bay and Western, locate the Lookout Tower on South Bluff, and explore the marshes around Scranton.

  9. 1984 Map of Marshfield, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Marshfield, 1985 Print
    1984 Marshfield
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin's dairy heartland comes into focus during the mid-eighties as a busy network of rail and farm towns. Researchers can trace the path of the Soo Line, identify the grounds of McMillan State Wildlife Area, and locate smaller settlements like Spokeville and Tioga.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1984 Map of Wausau, 1990 Print
    1984 Map of Wausau, 1990 Print
    1984 Wausau
    1990 Print · USGS
    Marathon and Portage counties come into focus during the mid-eighties as industrial river towns and sprawling conservation areas define the Central Wisconsin landscape. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Soo Line or locate rural landmarks like Rib Mountain State Park and St Marys Cem.

  11. 1985 Map of Black River Falls
    1985 Map of Black River Falls
    1985 Black River Falls
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin in the mid-1980s is defined by its sprawling wildlife refuges and the winding Black River corridor. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural settlements like Millston and Warrens or locate historical sites such as the Iron Mine and the grounds of Fort McCoy.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1985 Map of Wisconsin Rapids
    1985 Map of Wisconsin Rapids
    1985 Wisconsin Rapids
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of engineered waterways and active rail corridors between Wisconsin Rapids and Waupaca. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Roche A Cri State Park, the SOO LINE, and small settlements like Coddington or Rudolph.
    2 unique versions available

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