Old Maps of Sanborn, Wisconsin for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 32 historic maps of Sanborn. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Sanborn.


Sanborn, WI 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 1943 Map of Odanah, 1952 Print
    1943 Map of Odanah, 1952 Print
    1943 Odanah
    1952 Print · USGS
    Northern Wisconsin's Lake Superior shoreline and the Bad River delta are captured here during the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago and Northwestern rail line and local settlements at Odanah, Birch, and Rufus.

  5. 1945 Map of Odanah
    1945 Map of Odanah
    1945 Odanah
    1945 Print · USGS
    Coastal Ashland and Iron counties are documented here in the 1940s, highlighting the intricate river systems of the Bad River Indian Reservation. Researchers can trace the Chicago and Northwestern rail line through early settlements like Odanah, Rufus, and Birch.

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  11. 1964 Map of Ashland East, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Ashland East, 1965 Print
    1964 Ashland East
    1965 Print · USGS
    Ashland 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

  12. 1964 Map of Long Island, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Long Island, 1965 Print
    1964 Long Island
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior coast of Bayfield County is captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the vital maritime connection between the mainland and the Apostle Islands. Researchers can locate the navigational La Pointe Light, trace the Chicago and North Western rail line through Washburn, and explore the shoreline from Houghton Point to Oak Point.

  13. 1964 Map of Cedar, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Cedar, 1965 Print
    1964 Cedar
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior shoreline near the Ashland and Iron County border reveals a landscape of timber and rail in the mid-sixties. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western line through Cedar or locate the Birch Ridge Lookout Tower and Waverly Campground.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1964 Map of Chequamegon Point, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Chequamegon Point, 1965 Print
    1964 Chequamegon Point
    1965 Print · USGS
    The northern tip of Ashland County meets the open water in the mid-1960s, showing the delicate interface of lake and land. Researchers can trace the winding paths of the Bad River and Kakagon River through the Bad River Slough marshlands.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 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

  16. 1964 Map of Odanah, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Odanah, 1965 Print
    1964 Odanah
    1965 Print · USGS
    The northern coast of Wisconsin's Ashland County is captured here in the mid-1960s, centered on the riverfront settlement of Odanah. Local historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western railroad and locate landmarks like Odanah Cem and Pictured Rock Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1964 Map of Odanah, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Odanah, 1966 Print
    1964 Odanah
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior shoreline and the Bad River drainage are captured in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of rail transit and coastal wetlands. Researchers can trace local history through Odanah, the Odanah Cem, and the Birch Ridge Lookout Tower.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 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

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 1984 Map of Gurney
    1984 Map of Gurney
    1984 Gurney
    1984 Print · USGS
    Northern Wisconsin's timber and rail landscape is captured here in the 1980s as the Soo Line Railroad winds through the Bad River Indian Reservation. Researchers can trace family history through Edgewood Cem or locate old homesteads near Sedgwick and the Potato River Falls.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 2022 Map of Long Island, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Long Island, 2022 Print
    2022 Long Island
    2022 Print · USGS
    Coastal Wisconsin and the Apostle Islands come into focus in the early 2020s, showing the intersection of lake-side settlement and protected wilderness. Trace the mainland streets of Washburn and the secluded Long Island Trl along the barrier sands of Long Island.

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