1990s Maps of Watersmeet Township, Michigan

1. 1990 Map of Wakefield

   

   1990 Wakefield

   1990 Print · USGS

   The Michigan-Wisconsin borderlands are captured here in the late twentieth century, showing the transition from an industrial rail-and-timber hub to a recreation-focused landscape. Trace the Chicago & North Western RR through Marenisco or locate landmarks like Agate Falls and Wakefield.

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4. 1999 Map of Lake Mitigwaki, 2004 Print

   

   1999 Lake Mitigwaki

   2004 Print · USGS

   Upper Peninsula wilderness near the turn of the century is defined by its vast water networks within the Ottawa National Forest. Researchers can trace remote landmarks like Bear Trap Dam, the Jumbo River, and Harding Lake.

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7. 1999 Map of Thayer, 2004 Print

   

   1999 Thayer

   2004 Print · USGS

   The Ottawa National Forest at the turn of the millennium shows a landscape defined by the Chicago and North Western line. Trace the rail corridor through Thayer and Gogebic Station or locate remote water features like Kakabika Falls.

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10. 1999 Map of Imp Lake, 2004 Print

    

    1999 Imp Lake

    2004 Print · USGS

    The Michigan-Wisconsin borderlands appear here in the late twentieth century, centered on the lakes and forests of Gogebic County. Researchers can trace the layout of the Katakitekon Indian Village, locate the Katakitekon Indian Village Cem, and find remote points on Lac Vieux Desert like Misery Bay.

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13. 1999 Map of Fuller, 2004 Print

    

    1999 Fuller

    2004 Print · USGS

    The Upper Peninsula wilderness of Gogebic County is captured here in the late twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by forest management and remote water systems. Genealogists and researchers can locate Fuller and the Interior Cem, or trace landmarks like Mex-i-min-e Falls and Burned Dam.

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16. 1999 Map of Golden Lake, 2004 Print

    

    1999 Golden Lake

    2004 Print · USGS

    The Upper Peninsula’s lake country is captured in the late nineties, showing a landscape of dense timber and quiet waterways. Researchers can trace the development of Elmwood and the Golden Lake Recreation Area or locate remote camps near James Lake.

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19. 1999 Map of Smoky Lake, 2004 Print

    

    1999 Smoky Lake

    2004 Print · USGS

    The Michigan-Wisconsin borderlands appear here in the late twentieth century as a heavily forested landscape of glacial lakes. Local historians and sportsmen can trace access points to Big Sand Lake, the Phelps Municipal Landing Strip, and secluded waters like Kaine Lake.

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22. 1999 Map of Phelps, 2004 Print

    

    1999 Phelps

    2004 Print · USGS

    Northern Vilas County is shown here just before the millennium, where the lake-studded landscape meets the Michigan border. Trace the shorelines of North Twin Lake and Long Lake, or locate landmarks like Military Hill and the town of Phelps.

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25. 1999 Map of Land O'Lakes, 2005 Print

    

    1999 Land O'Lakes

    2005 Print · USGS

    The Wisconsin-Michigan border country comes into sharp focus during the late 1990s, revealing a landscape defined by Northwoods lakes and federal forest lands. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Land O' Lakes, the Sylvania Wilderness, and the Land O' Lakes Airport.

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28. 1999 Map of Black Oak Lake, 2005 Print

    

    1999 Black Oak Lake

    2005 Print · USGS

    Vilas County and the Michigan border country are shown here in the late 1990s as a haven of glacial lakes and protected forests. Researchers can pinpoint family sites near Oak Hill Cem or trace the early campus of the Conserve Sch.

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31. 1999 Map of Beaton, 2005 Print

    

    1999 Beaton

    2005 Print · USGS

    The Upper Peninsula forest lands near Beaton are shown here in the late nineties as the region balanced wilderness preservation with forest management. Genealogists and researchers can trace the roads around Beaton Lake or locate the LANDING STRIP and Sylvania Wilderness boundary.

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34. 1999 Map of Watersmeet, 2005 Print

    

    1999 Watersmeet

    2005 Print · USGS

    Upper Peninsula timberlands and river systems are documented here at the end of the century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Watersmeet and Bonifas while locating family sites near the Cem and Ajibikoka Falls.

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37. 1999 Map of Thousand Island Lake, 2005 Print

    

    1999 Thousand Island Lake

    2005 Print · USGS

    The Michigan and Wisconsin borderlands are captured here at the close of the century, showing the dense lake country of the Northwoods. Genealogists and historians can trace the remote roads and landings of the Ottawa National Forest, from Indian Point on Thousand Island Lake to the secluded reaches of the Sylvania Wilderness.

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