Old Maps of Lincoln, Wisconsin for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Lincoln with 30 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Lincoln has changed over the decades.


Lincoln, WI maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Eau Claire, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Eau Claire, 1965 Print
    1953 Eau Claire
    1965 Print · USGS
    West-central Wisconsin in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of river-valley industry and vast wildlife refuges during the transition from rails to modern highways. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Chicago and North Western or locate family-named landmarks like Decorah Mound and Chippewa Island.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Granton, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Granton, 1956 Print
    1954 Granton
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin's farming heartland and rural school network are preserved here during the mid-1950s. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and institutions like Spokeville Sch, Grace Ch, and the high ground of Lindsey Bluffs.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Marshfield, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Marshfield, 1956 Print
    1954 Marshfield
    1956 Print · USGS
    Marshfield and the surrounding Wood County dairy lands are captured here in the mid-fifties as the city evolved into a major regional medical and rail hub. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Peters Ch, Trinity Cem, and dozens of rural schoolhouses including Golden Glow Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Eau Claire
    1958 Map of Eau Claire
    1958 Eau Claire
    1958 Print · USGS
    Western Wisconsin in the late fifties shows a landscape of growing regional hubs and massive wildlife refuges. Trace the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western between Eau Claire and Marshfield, or explore the terrain around Iron Mound and Lake Wissota.

  5. 1964 Map of Eau Claire
    1964 Map of Eau Claire
    1964 Eau Claire
    1964 Print · USGS
    West-central Wisconsin in the mid-1960s was a hub of river-driven industry and expanding rail networks. Researchers can trace historic homesteads near Menomonie, follow the Soo Line RR through Marshfield, or explore the grounds of the Camp McCoy Military Reservation.

  6. 1979 Map of Marshfield, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Marshfield, 1980 Print
    1979 Marshfield
    1980 Print · USGS
    Marshfield thrived as a central Wisconsin rail and education hub during the late seventies. Researchers can trace the path of the Soo Line and Chicago and North Western railroads, or locate family sites near Hillside Cem and St Peters Ch.

  7. 1979 Map of Lindsey, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Lindsey, 1980 Print
    1979 Lindsey
    1980 Print · USGS
    The central Wisconsin borderlands of Wood and Clark Counties come into focus in the late 1970s, showing a landscape of sprawling wetlands and small rural settlements. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Nasonville Sch, Rock Cem, and the village of Lindsey.

  8. 1979 Map of Lake Manakiki, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Lake Manakiki, 1980 Print
    1979 Lake Manakiki
    1980 Print · USGS
    Wood County’s rural townships and river bends are captured here in the late seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named roads like Thompson Road and locate burial sites at Trinity Cem or Richfield Cem.

  9. 1979 Map of Spencer South, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Spencer South, 1980 Print
    1979 Spencer South
    1980 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin farmland and wetlands are documented here in the late seventies, showing the rural communities of Spencer and Chili. Researchers can trace the Soo Line corridor and locate local landmarks like St Stephens Ch and the Mc Millan Marsh.

  10. 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

  11. 2010 Map of Lindsey, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lindsey, 2010 Print
    2010 Lindsey
    2010 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape of steady agricultural roots and sprawling river headwaters. Researchers can locate family burial sites at Yolo Cemetery or Rock Cemetery and trace the paths of the East Fork Black River and Rocky Run.

  12. 2010 Map of Marshfield, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Marshfield, 2010 Print
    2010 Marshfield
    2010 Print · USGS
    Marshfield and its rural Wood County surroundings are shown here in the early 21st century during a period of steady institutional growth. Researchers can trace the layout of the University of Wisconsin Marshfield - Wood County Campus, locate Hillside Cemetery, and explore the headwaters of the Little Eau Pleine River.

  13. 2010 Map of Lake Manakiki, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lake Manakiki, 2010 Print
    2010 Lake Manakiki
    2010 Print · USGS
    Wood County’s rural landscape is mapped here in the early twenty-first century, showing the winding Yellow River and its surrounding farmsteads. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Trinity Cemetery or trace the shoreline of Lake Manakiki.

  14. 2010 Map of Spencer South, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Spencer South, 2010 Print
    2010 Spencer South
    2010 Print · USGS
    Marathon County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring grid of farm roads and river valleys. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites like Coles Cemetery and Veefkind Cemetery or trace the rural crossroads of Chili.

  15. 2013 Map of Lake Manakiki, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lake Manakiki, 2013 Print
    2013 Lake Manakiki
    2013 Print · USGS
    Wood County south of Marshfield is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by the winding Yellow River. Researchers can trace the drainage of Beaver Cr or locate family-named routes like Polish Rd and Klondike Dr near Lake Manakiki.

  16. 2013 Map of Lindsey, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lindsey, 2013 Print
    2013 Lindsey
    2013 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin farmland near the Clark and Wood county line is captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family properties near Lindsey, the East Fork Black River, and the prominent Lindsey Bluffs.

  17. 2013 Map of Marshfield, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Marshfield, 2013 Print
    2013 Marshfield
    2013 Print · USGS
    The outskirts of Marshfield and surrounding Wood County are detailed here in the early twenty-first century as the city expanded toward the agricultural landscape. Trace local landmarks like Beell Stadium and the small settlements of McMillan, Mann, and Bakerville.

  18. 2013 Map of Spencer South, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Spencer South, 2013 Print
    2013 Spencer South
    2013 Print · USGS
    Marathon County agriculture and the river network are on full display in this early twenty-first-century survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural layout around Spencer, Chili, and Veefkind along the winding Yellow River.

  19. 2015 Map of Lindsey, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Lindsey, 2015 Print
    2015 Lindsey
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Clark and Wood county line divides this rural Wisconsin landscape during the mid-2010s, showcasing a network of established dairy country roads. Researchers can locate family burial sites at Grace Lutheran Cem and Rock Cem or trace the E Fork Black River.

  20. 2015 Map of Spencer South, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Spencer South, 2015 Print
    2015 Spencer South
    2015 Print · USGS
    Central Wisconsin's dairy and wetland landscape is captured here in the mid-2010s at the junction of three counties. Local historians can trace the rural layout surrounding Spencer, Veefkind, and Chili, or locate the Coles Cem near the Yellow River.

  21. 2015 Map of Marshfield, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Marshfield, 2015 Print
    2015 Marshfield
    2015 Print · USGS
    Marshfield and its northern wetlands are captured here in the mid-2010s, showcasing the intersection of urban growth and natural conservation. Researchers can trace family history through Hillside Cem or locate old rural junctions like Mann and Bakerville.

  22. 2015 Map of Lake Manakiki, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Lake Manakiki, 2015 Print
    2015 Lake Manakiki
    2015 Print · USGS
    Wood County’s rural southern fringe near Marshfield is shown here in the mid-2010s, where farmland meets the winding Yellow River. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Richfield Cem, Cary Mound, and the quiet waters of Lake Manakiki.

  23. 2018 Map of Spencer South, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Spencer South, 2018 Print
    2018 Spencer South
    2018 Print · USGS
    The rural crossroads of Marathon, Wood, and Clark counties come into focus in this recent study of central Wisconsin. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Spencer, the Coles Cem, and the old settlements of Veefkind and Chili.

  24. 2018 Map of Lake Manakiki, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Lake Manakiki, 2018 Print
    2018 Lake Manakiki
    2018 Print · USGS
    Wood County south of Marshfield is shown here in the late twenty-teens, where the Yellow River and Rocky Cr carve through the agricultural heartland. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Cary Mound or trace burial records at Trinity Cem and Richfield Cem.

  25. 2018 Map of Lindsey, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Lindsey, 2018 Print
    2018 Lindsey
    2018 Print · USGS
    Lindsey and Nasonville appear here at the boundary of Clark and Wood counties in a classic Wisconsin agricultural landscape. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family roots through sites like Rock Cem and landmarks like Epsey Mound.

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