Old Maps of Ashland, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 18 historic maps of Ashland. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.
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Ashland, WI maps
(18)- 1942 Map of Ashland
1942 Ashland1942 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1947 Map of Ashland
1947 Ashland1947 Print · USGSCoastal 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. - 1953 Map of Ashland, 1964 Print
1953 Ashland1964 Print · USGSNorthern 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 - 1958 Map of Ashland
1958 Ashland1958 Print · USGSCoastal 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. - 1964 Map of Ashland West, 1965 Print
1964 Ashland West1965 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1964 Map of Ashland East, 1965 Print
1964 Ashland East1965 Print · USGSAshland and its lakefront surroundings are captured in the mid-1960s as the city expanded toward the Bad River Indian Reservation. Researchers can trace the mid-century campuses of Northland College and the County Teachers College or locate the old Drive-in Theater.2 unique versions available - 1964 Map of Ashland, 1965 Print
1964 Ashland1965 Print · USGSChequamegon 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 - 1989 Map of Ashland
1989 Ashland1989 Print · USGSCoastal 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. - 2010 Map of Ashland East, 2010 Print
2010 Ashland East2010 Print · USGSThe eastern shores of Chequamegon Bay meet the rural hinterlands of Wisconsin during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the meandering White River and its many tributaries, alongside local landmarks like Wood Creek Slough and Lake Superior. - 2010 Map of Ashland West, 2010 Print
2010 Ashland West2010 Print · USGSCoastal Wisconsin where the forest meets the bay, this survey captures the western expansion of the city during the early 2000s. Researchers can trace family sites at Mount Hope Cemetery or locate regional infrastructure like the John F Kennedy Memorial Airport and Ashland Junction. - 2013 Map of Ashland West, 2013 Print
2013 Ashland West2013 Print · USGSThe south shore of Lake Superior comes into focus in this early twenty-first-century survey of the Chequamegon Bay area. Local historians can trace the development of the Ashland city grid and rural junctions like Barksdale and Ashland Junction near the banks of Fish Creek. - 2013 Map of Ashland East, 2013 Print
2013 Ashland East2013 Print · USGSThe eastern shores of Ashland meet the waters of Chequamegon Bay during the early twenty-first century. Local historians can trace the paths of Bay City Cr and Bishigokwe Cr as they flow toward Lake Superior past old routes like Toll Rd. - 2015 Map of Ashland East, 2015 Print
2015 Ashland East2015 Print · USGSThe south shore of Chequamegon Bay comes to life in this mid-2010s survey of the port city and its surrounding wetlands. Researchers can trace the layout of Northland Coll and follow the winding courses of the White River and Wood Cr Slough. - 2015 Map of Ashland West, 2015 Print
2015 Ashland West2015 Print · USGSChequamegon Bay and the city of Ashland anchor this northern Wisconsin study from the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace the intersection of the Tri Co Corridor at Ashland Junction and locate family burial sites at Saint Agnes Cem or Mount Hope Cem. - 2018 Map of Ashland East, 2018 Print
2018 Ashland East2018 Print · USGSThe eastern shores of Chequamegon Bay and the rural interior of Ashland County appear here in detail during the late twenty-teens. Researchers can trace the development of Ashland near Bay City Cr or explore the wetlands surrounding White River and Wood Cr Slough. - 2018 Map of Ashland West, 2018 Print
2018 Ashland West2018 Print · USGSThe western edges of the Chequamegon Bay region are captured here in the late 2010s, showing the intersection of lakefront industry and conservation. Local historians can trace the grounds of Mount Hope Cem, the operations at John F Kennedy Memorial Airport, and the protected marshes of Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge. - 2022 Map of Ashland East, 2022 Print
2022 Ashland East2022 Print · USGSThe Wisconsin shoreline of Lake Superior comes alive in this contemporary view of the port city and its surrounding marshlands. Genealogists and local historians can trace family properties and landmarks near the White River, Bayfront, and Chequamegon Bay. - 2022 Map of Ashland West, 2022 Print
2022 Ashland West2022 Print · USGSCoastal 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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