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Old Maps of Downtown, Ashland for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Downtown. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Downtown.

Downtown, Ashland maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Ashland
    1942 Map of Ashland
    1942 Ashland
    1942 Print · USGS
    The South Shore of Lake Superior comes alive in the early 1940s, showing the bustling rail hubs and maritime ports of Chequamegon Bay. Genealogists and historians can trace local family roots through sites like Northland College, St Agnes Cem, and Ondassagon Sch.
  4. 1947 Map of Ashland
    1947 Map of Ashland
    1947 Ashland
    1947 Print · USGS
    Coastal Wisconsin thrived on the shores of Lake Superior in the late 1940s, balancing industrial power with small-town education. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Olson Sch and local sites like St Agnes Cem.
  7. 1953 Map of Ashland, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Ashland, 1964 Print
    1953 Ashland
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northern Wisconsin's lakefront and timberlands are seen here in the mid-1950s, showing the intersection of industrial rail lines and vast wilderness. Genealogists and historians can trace the Soo Line through rail towns like Mellen or locate family roots in the Apostle Islands and Bad River Indian Reservation.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1958 Map of Ashland
    1958 Map of Ashland
    1958 Ashland
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Wisconsin and the Michigan borderlands meet here in the late fifties, dominated by the timbered expanses and iron-rich ranges. Genealogists can trace family footprints in settlements like Odanah and Montreal, or locate landmarks such as the Coast Guard Station and Agricultural Experiment Station.
  13. 1964 Map of Ashland West, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Ashland West, 1965 Print
    1964 Ashland West
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior shoreline at the mid-century shows the city of Ashland as a vital rail and educational center. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Chicago and North Western lines, local schools like Ondassagon Sch, and the grounds of the University of Wisconsin Experiment Station.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1964 Map of Ashland, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Ashland, 1965 Print
    1964 Ashland
    1965 Print · USGS
    Chequamegon Bay was a bustling hub of maritime and rail transport in the mid-sixties. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines at Ashland Junction, find local heritage sites like Northland College, and locate family names at St Agnes Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1989 Map of Ashland
    1989 Map of Ashland
    1989 Ashland
    1989 Print · USGS
    Coastal Wisconsin and Michigan at the end of the 1980s show a landscape of deep-water bays, island preserves, and industrial timber towns. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Soo Line and identify landmarks from Big Bay State Park to the Bad River Indian Reservation.
  22. 2010 Map of Ashland West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Ashland West, 2010 Print
    2010 Ashland West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Downtown, including Ashland, Kelly, and other nearby areas
  25. 2013 Map of Ashland West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Ashland West, 2013 Print
    2013 Ashland West
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Downtown, including Ashland, Kelly, and other nearby areas
  28. 2015 Map of Ashland West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ashland West, 2015 Print
    2015 Ashland West
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Downtown, including Ashland, Kelly, and other nearby areas
  31. 2018 Map of Ashland West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Ashland West, 2018 Print
    2018 Ashland West
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Downtown, including Ashland, Kelly, and other nearby areas
  34. 2022 Map of Ashland West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Ashland West, 2022 Print
    2022 Ashland West
    2022 Print · USGS
    Coastal Wisconsin at the edge of Lake Superior reveals a landscape of protected wetlands and civic hubs. Researchers can trace the layout of Ashland alongside the Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge and Mount Hope Cem.
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