Old Maps of Bear Lake, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Bear Lake. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Bear Lake.


Bear Lake, WI maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Shell Lake
    1951 Map of Shell Lake
    1951 Shell Lake
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake, including Rice Lake, Shell Lake, and other nearby areas

  2. 1953 Map of Rice Lake, 1967 Print
    1953 Map of Rice Lake, 1967 Print
    1953 Rice Lake
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake, including Rice Lake, Minocqua, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1959 Map of Rice Lake
    1959 Map of Rice Lake
    1959 Rice Lake
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake, including Rice Lake, Minocqua, and other nearby areas

  4. 1965 Map of Shell Lake, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Shell Lake, 1967 Print
    1965 Shell Lake
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake, including Rice Lake, Shell Lake, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1980 Map of Spooner
    1980 Map of Spooner
    1980 Spooner
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake, including Rice Lake, Spooner, and other nearby areas

  6. 1981 Map of Sarona, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Sarona, 1982 Print
    1981 Sarona
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake, including Shell Lake, Beaver Brook, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1982 Map of Haugen
    1982 Map of Haugen
    1982 Haugen
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake, including Rice Lake, Haugen, and other nearby areas

  8. 1982 Map of Lower Vermillion Lake
    1982 Map of Lower Vermillion Lake
    1982 Lower Vermillion Lake
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake, including Stanfold, Lakeland, and other nearby areas

  9. 1982 Map of Shell Lake
    1982 Map of Shell Lake
    1982 Shell Lake
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake, including Shell Lake, Sarona, and other nearby areas

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