Old Maps of White River, Wisconsin for Academic Research

Study the evolution of White River with 23 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 White River has changed over the decades.


White River, 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. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 1984 Map of Sanborn
    1984 Map of Sanborn
    1984 Sanborn
    1984 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Ashland and Bayfield Counties in the mid-1980s reveals a quiet network of north woods settlements and timber history. Genealogists and local historians can trace family landmarks like Moe Cem and Moland Ch or follow the Old Railroad Grade through Sanborn.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 2022 Map of Sanborn, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Sanborn, 2022 Print
    2022 Sanborn
    2022 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Bayfield and Ashland counties come into focus in this recent survey of the Northwoods. Genealogists can trace family names on rural routes and locate landmarks like Saint Anne Catholic Cem and the Moe Cem.

  21. 2022 Map of Ashland East, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Ashland East, 2022 Print
    2022 Ashland East
    2022 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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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