1980s Maps of Barron County, Wisconsin

Explore 16 historic maps of Barron County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Barron County, WI maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Spooner
    1980 Map of Spooner
    1980 Spooner
    1980 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Wisconsin at the dawn of the eighties reveals a landscape of deep forests and transitioning rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace lakefront settlements like Spooner and Birchwood or follow the early Tuscobia-Park Falls State Trail.

  2. 1980 Map of Bloomer
    1980 Map of Bloomer
    1980 Bloomer
    1980 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Wisconsin at the start of the eighties shows a landscape deeply connected to its rivers and rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Bloomer, Ladysmith, and Chetek or locate local landmarks like Brunet Island State Park and the Soo Line rail corridors.

  3. 1981 Map of Rice Lake North, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Rice Lake North, 1982 Print
    1981 Rice Lake North
    1982 Print · USGS
    Barron County in the early eighties shows a transition from a rail-centered economy to a recreation-focused landscape. Genealogists and local historians can locate Nora Cem, the Indian Mound Park, and the historic tracks of the Chicago and North Western.

  4. 1981 Map of Mikana, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Mikana, 1982 Print
    1981 Mikana
    1982 Print · USGS
    Barron County's lake district is documented here in the early eighties as rail corridors transitioned into recreational trails. Genealogists and local researchers can locate Mikana, the Immanuel Ch, and family-named landmarks like Stout Island.

  5. 1981 Map of Sarona, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Sarona, 1982 Print
    1981 Sarona
    1982 Print · USGS
    Washburn County's lake-rich timberlands are documented here in the early 1980s, centered on the rail village of Sarona. Researchers can trace old family roads and landmarks like Shelton Lookout Tower, the Sarona Cem, and the Landing Strip.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1982 Map of Birchwood
    1982 Map of Birchwood
    1982 Birchwood
    1982 Print · USGS
    The village of Birchwood stands at a three-county junction in the early 1980s, surrounded by a labyrinth of glacial lakes. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Woodlawn Cem, the Tuscobia Parkway State Trail, and Stouts Point on Red Cedar Lake.

  7. 1982 Map of Nobleton
    1982 Map of Nobleton
    1982 Nobleton
    1982 Print · USGS
    Washburn and Barron counties are shown in the early eighties during a peak era of lakeside recreation and rural settlement. Researchers can trace family sites near Nobleton, the Tomahawk Scout Reservation, and the Long Lake Cem.

  8. 1982 Map of Haugen
    1982 Map of Haugen
    1982 Haugen
    1982 Print · USGS
    Northern Barron County in the early eighties shows a landscape of glacial lakes and shifting rail history. Genealogists and local historians can locate Wiesner Cemetery, the Stanfold Church, and the lakeside grounds of Camp Phillips.

  9. 1982 Map of Lower Vermillion Lake
    1982 Map of Lower Vermillion Lake
    1982 Lower Vermillion Lake
    1982 Print · USGS
    Barron County is a mosaic of glacial lakes and small-town infrastructure in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Section Ten Ch, the Cumberland Municipal Airport, and the Chicago and North Western rail line.

  10. 1982 Map of Shell Lake
    1982 Map of Shell Lake
    1982 Shell Lake
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Northwoods shoreline of Shell Lake is shown in detail during the early eighties, alongside the southern village of Barronett. Trace local history through the Chicago and North Western rail line and sites like Lakeside Cem and Memorial Park.

  11. 1982 Map of Timberland, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Timberland, 1983 Print
    1982 Timberland
    1983 Print · USGS
    The area surrounding Timberland in the early eighties is a landscape of glacial lakes and river forks. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural communities at Timberland Cem, South Dewey Community Ch, and the Lookout Tower.

  12. 1982 Map of Cumberland, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Cumberland, 1983 Print
    1982 Cumberland
    1983 Print · USGS
    Cumberland is captured in the early eighties as a unique lake-bound settlement in the glacial north woods of Wisconsin. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town's expansion near Beaver Dam Lake, locating Lakeside Cem, St Pauls Ch, and the Saint Croix Indian Reservation.

  13. 1982 Map of Mc Kinley, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Mc Kinley, 1983 Print
    1982 Mc Kinley
    1983 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Wisconsin at the start of the eighties is captured here, showing a landscape defined by its glacial lakes and rural townships. Researchers can trace the layout of McKinley, locate the Townhall, and explore the shores of Pipe Lake or Snowshoe Lake.

  14. 1982 Map of Indian Creek, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Indian Creek, 1983 Print
    1982 Indian Creek
    1983 Print · USGS
    Northwest Wisconsin’s lake-dotted countryside is documented here in the early 1980s as conservation areas were becoming established. Genealogists and local historians can trace family road names and locate rural landmarks like Indian Creek, the Lorain Ch, and Spencer Lake.

  15. 1985 Map of Grantsburg
    1985 Map of Grantsburg
    1985 Grantsburg
    1985 Print · USGS
    The river borderlands of Minnesota and Wisconsin come alive in the mid-1980s, showcasing the intricate water networks and forest preserves of Burnett and Pine counties. Trace the rail lines of the Soo Line or find rural landmarks like Trade Lake Ch and Hildas Corner.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1985 Map of Stillwater
    1985 Map of Stillwater
    1985 Stillwater
    1985 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix River valley in the mid-1980s reveals a borderland of river towns and conservation areas. Trace the rail lines of the Soo Line, locate the Minnesota State Prison, and explore the numerous wildlife areas like Cylon Marsh.
    2 unique versions available

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