Old Maps of Ashland, Wisconsin for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Ashland with 21 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 Ashland has changed over the decades.


Ashland, WI maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Mellen, 1959 Print
    1942 Map of Mellen, 1959 Print
    1942 Mellen
    1959 Print · USGS
    Ashland County and the Iron County border come alive in the early 1940s as a landscape of timber, iron rails, and deep Northwoods lakes. Researchers can trace the path of the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie railroad or locate family sites like Sedgwick and the St Johns Cem.

  2. 1942 Map of Marengo, 1964 Print
    1942 Map of Marengo, 1964 Print
    1942 Marengo
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northern Wisconsin's timber and rail landscape is captured here in the early 1940s, showing the intersection of federal forest land and tribal territory. Genealogists can locate specific rural schools like Maple Ridge Sch and communities like Sanborn or North York.

  3. 1945 Map of Marengo
    1945 Map of Marengo
    1945 Marengo
    1945 Print · USGS
    Ashland County and the Chequamegon National Forest are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape shaped by timber and rail. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Ebenezer Ch and vanished local schools including Agnew Sch and Section Five Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1945 Map of Mellen, 1950 Print
    1945 Map of Mellen, 1950 Print
    1945 Mellen
    1950 Print · USGS
    Ashland and Iron Counties come alive in the mid-1940s, showing a rugged landscape of iron-range railways and remote forest schools. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Coria Sch, St Johns Sch, and the rail junction at Mellen.

  5. 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

  6. 1956 Map of Mellen, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Mellen, 1958 Print
    1956 Mellen
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Northwoods of Wisconsin are captured here in the mid-1950s, centered on the river junction at Mellen. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Soo Line railroad and locate rural landmarks like the Cayuga Cemetery and Foster Junction.

  7. 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.

  8. 1967 Map of Marengo SE
    1967 Map of Marengo SE
    1967 Marengo SE
    1967 Print · USGS
    Ashland County's timberlands are seen here in the late sixties as the Forest Service managed this active recreational and industrial landscape. Trace the footpaths along the North Country Trail and locate former fire towers at Marengo Lookout and Mineral Lake Lookout.

  9. 1967 Map of Marengo, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Marengo, 1969 Print
    1967 Marengo
    1969 Print · USGS
    Ashland and Bayfield counties are shown in the late sixties, a landscape of northwoods settlements and the Chequamegon National Forest. Genealogists and hikers can locate Sanborn Cemetery, the Finnish Church, and the scenic Morgan Falls.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1967 Map of Mellen, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Mellen, 1969 Print
    1967 Mellen
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Northwoods around the city of Mellen are captured here in the late sixties as the region balanced timber and rail industry with conservation. Researchers can trace the Soo Line tracks through Foster Junction and locate remote landmarks like Eagles Peak and Meder Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1967 Map of Mellen, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Mellen, 1969 Print
    1967 Mellen
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Mellen area in the late sixties reveals a landscape of deep-woods industry and northern rail towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the Soo Line through High Bridge or locate the Berkshire Mine Ruins and St Johns Cem.

  12. 1980 Map of Ironwood
    1980 Map of Ironwood
    1980 Ironwood
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Michigan-Wisconsin borderlands appear in the late twentieth century as a landscape defined by iron mining and deep forests. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Soo Line and Chicago and North Western tracks connecting Mellen, Glidden, and Hurley.

  13. 1984 Map of Mineral Lake
    1984 Map of Mineral Lake
    1984 Mineral Lake
    1984 Print · USGS
    In the mid-eighties, this portion of Ashland County was a dense mosaic of lakes and timber within the Chequamegon National Forest. Outdoor enthusiasts and researchers can trace forest roads to Mineral Lake, the Gogebic Range, and remote spots like Toskis.

  14. 1984 Map of Marengo
    1984 Map of Marengo
    1984 Marengo
    1984 Print · USGS
    Northern Wisconsin's rural landscape is captured here in the mid-1980s, centered on the confluence of the Marengo River. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Maple Grove Cem, St Pauls Ch, and the old Marengo Valley Sch.

  15. 1984 Map of High Bridge
    1984 Map of High Bridge
    1984 High Bridge
    1984 Print · USGS
    Ashland County in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape where the river and rail economy shaped the rural township of Morse. Local researchers can find the Soo Line junction at High Bridge, trace family-named roads like Kleinsteiber Road, and locate the old Cem.

  16. 2005 Map of Mellen, 2006 Print
    2005 Map of Mellen, 2006 Print
    2005 Mellen
    2006 Print · USGS
    Mellen and the surrounding Ashland County woods appear here in the early 2000s as a hub for both rail and recreation. Researchers can trace the Soo Line tracks, locate the Cayuga Cem, and follow the North Country Scenic Trail.

  17. 2005 Map of Mineral Lake, 2006 Print
    2005 Map of Mineral Lake, 2006 Print
    2005 Mineral Lake
    2006 Print · USGS
    The Gogebic Range and the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest define this northern Wisconsin wilderness in the early 2000s. Trace the North Country National Scenic Trail past Mineral Lake and the Marengo Lookout.

  18. 2022 Map of Marengo, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Marengo, 2022 Print
    2022 Marengo
    2022 Print · USGS
    Ashland County's rural townships are documented here during the early 2020s, showing the settlement patterns along the river forks. Researchers can locate family landmarks and burial sites like Maple Grove Cem or trace the paths of Minersville and Jolmaville.

  19. 2022 Map of High Bridge, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of High Bridge, 2022 Print
    2022 High Bridge
    2022 Print · USGS
    Ashland County's timber and river country is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by the Bad River and Potato River. Genealogists and hikers can trace rural routes like Poor Farm Rd or follow the North Country National Scenic Trl to Brownstone Falls.

  20. 2022 Map of Mineral Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Mineral Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Mineral Lake
    2022 Print · USGS
    Ashland County's timberlands are showcased here in the 2020s, showing the intersection of the Gogebic Range and the Chequamegon National Forest. Researchers can trace the North Country National Scenic Trl past Mineral Lake and English Lake.

  21. 2023 Map of Mellen, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Mellen, 2023 Print
    2023 Mellen
    2023 Print · USGS
    Mellen and the surrounding Northwoods are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by the Bad River and the Gogebic Range. Researchers can locate the Union Cem, trace the North Country National Scenic Trail, and find old sites like Foster Junction.

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