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1960s Maps of Bayfield County, Wisconsin

Explore 28 historic maps of Bayfield County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Bayfield County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Bayfield County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Bayfield County, WI maps

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  1. 1961 Map of Iron Lake SW
    1961 Map of Iron Lake SW
    1961 Iron Lake SW
    1961 Print · USGS
    Bayfield County's lake-dotted landscape is captured here during the early sixties, centered on the junction of the Northern Pacific and the Iron River. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Oulu Sch and Oulu Ch, or trace the many lakeside Boat Access points near Spider Lake.
  4. 1961 Map of Iron Lake, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Iron Lake, 1963 Print
    1961 Iron Lake
    1963 Print · USGS
    Northern Wisconsin's timber and rail corridor is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the junction at Iron River. Genealogists and local researchers can locate family sites near Hillside Cem, Oulu Ch, and the old Townhall.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1961 Map of Port Wing, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Port Wing, 1963 Print
    1961 Port Wing
    1963 Print · USGS
    The South Shore of Lake Superior comes into focus in the early sixties, highlighting the coastal life of Bayfield County. Researchers can trace the development of Port Wing and Herbster or locate family sites near Greenwood Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1961 Map of Ellison Lake, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Ellison Lake, 1963 Print
    1961 Ellison Lake
    1963 Print · USGS
    Northern Wisconsin's lake country is captured in the early sixties as a center for conservation and recreation. Researchers can trace family history at the Barnes Cem or explore the wilderness around the Bois Brule River and Lake Nebagamon.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1961 Map of Brule, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Brule, 1963 Print
    1961 Brule
    1963 Print · USGS
    Northern Wisconsin's lake country and timberlands are captured here in the early sixties, showing the transition from the Brule River valley to the big lake. Researchers can trace family roots at Rest Haven Cem, locate the State Fish Hatchery, and follow the Northern Pacific Railroad through Blueberry.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1961 Map of Iron Lake SE, 1985 Print
    1961 Map of Iron Lake SE, 1985 Print
    1961 Iron Lake SE
    1985 Print · USGS
    Bayfield County at the dawn of the 1960s reveals a rugged landscape of glacial lakes and managed timberlands within the Chequamegon National Forest. Genealogists and historians can locate Tripp Cem and trace the old Northern Pacific line past Long Lake and Lake Millicent.
  19. 1961 Map of Iron Lake NE, 1985 Print
    1961 Map of Iron Lake NE, 1985 Print
    1961 Iron Lake NE
    1985 Print · USGS
    Bayfield County saw significant conservation during the early sixties as the Chequamegon National Forest expanded. You can trace the remnants of the logging era along the Old Railroad Grade or locate the headwaters of the Flag River.
  22. 1964 Map of Two Harbors
    1964 Map of Two Harbors
    1964 Two Harbors
    1964 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Lake Superior is captured here during the mid-1950s, a time of significant industrial mining growth and emerging tourism. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range and locate landmarks like Split Rock Light and the U S Air Force Radar Station.
  25. 1964 Map of Squaw Bay, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Squaw Bay, 1965 Print
    1964 Squaw Bay
    1965 Print · USGS
    Coastal Bayfield County comes into focus in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of the mainland woods and the great lake. You can trace the rocky perimeter of Eagle Island and explore the depths near Squaw Bay and Squaw Point.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1964 Map of Moquah NW, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Moquah NW, 1965 Print
    1964 Moquah NW
    1965 Print · USGS
    Bayfield County’s timberlands are shown here in the mid-sixties, a period when the forest was managed for both conservation and legacy industrial use. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade and locate remote landmarks like the Brinks Guard Sta and Sunken Camp Lakes.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 1964 Map of Sand Island, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Sand Island, 1965 Print
    1964 Sand Island
    1965 Print · USGS
    Bayfield County's northern coast and the Apostle Islands come into focus during the mid-sixties, showing the intersection of tribal lands and maritime navigation. You can trace the trails and lighthouse on Sand Island or locate resources like the Gravel Pits near the Raspberry River.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1964 Map of Bayfield, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Bayfield, 1965 Print
    1964 Bayfield
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Bayfield Peninsula and Apostle Islands are captured in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of tribal lands and Lake Superior maritime life. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line and locate landmarks like the Bayfield State Fish Hatchery and Calvary Cem.
  40. 1964 Map of York Island, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of York Island, 1965 Print
    1964 York Island
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Bayfield Peninsula and the Apostle Islands appear here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by tribal lands and maritime navigation. Trace the borders of the Red Cliff Indian Reservation and locate landmarks like the Light on Raspberry Island.
  43. 1964 Map of Cornucopia, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Cornucopia, 1965 Print
    1964 Cornucopia
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior shoreline at the height of the mid-sixties reveals the remote settlement of Cornucopia and its maritime connection to Siskiwit Bay. Researchers can trace the rural footprint of Bell township through sites like the Bell Cem and St Anthony Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 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.
  49. 1964 Map of Moquah, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Moquah, 1965 Print
    1964 Moquah
    1965 Print · USGS
    Bayfield County is captured in the mid-sixties as the timber and rail industries shaped the landscape around the Chequamegon National Forest. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like St Peters Ch and the Benoit settlement near the Chicago and North Western tracks.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1964 Map of Moquah, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Moquah, 1965 Print
    1964 Moquah
    1965 Print · USGS
    Bayfield County in the mid-sixties shows a landscape shaped by timber management and railway transit. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail-side settlements of Moquah and Ino, or locate landmarks like the Moquah Lookout Tower and St Florian Ch.
  55. 1964 Map of Mt. Ashwabay, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Mt. Ashwabay, 1965 Print
    1964 Mt. Ashwabay
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Bayfield Peninsula highlands in the mid-1960s reveal a landscape defined by forest-shrouded peaks and Lake Superior drainage. Local researchers can trace the headwaters of the Little Sioux River and Sand River, or locate industrial sites like the Gravel Pit near Mt Ashwabay.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1964 Map of Cornucopia, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Cornucopia, 1965 Print
    1964 Cornucopia
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Bayfield County shoreline meets the Apostle Islands in the mid-1960s, showing the quiet transition from working lakefront to deep forest. Local historians can trace the foundations of Cornucopia and locate rural landmarks like St Anthony Ch and Herbster Cem.
  61. 1964 Map of Washburn, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Washburn, 1965 Print
    1964 Washburn
    1965 Print · USGS
    Coastal Wisconsin communities and timberlands are captured here in the mid-sixties as the region balanced lakefront industry with recreation. You can trace the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad or locate local landmarks like Woodlawn Cem and the Big Rock Rapids.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1964 Map of Ino, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Ino, 1965 Print
    1964 Ino
    1965 Print · USGS
    Bayfield County timberlands and rail corridors are captured in the mid-1960s just as the national forest boundary was firmly established. Genealogists and local historians can locate St Florian Ch and the village of Ino, while tracking the path of the Northern Pacific Railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1964 Map of Mt. Valhalla, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Mt. Valhalla, 1965 Print
    1964 Mt. Valhalla
    1965 Print · USGS
    The northern Wisconsin wilderness of the mid-sixties is captured here, centered on the high reaches of Mt Valhalla. Researchers can trace the extensive network of the Old Railroad Grade and locate the Washburn Lookout Tower deep within the forest.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1964 Map of Bark Bay, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Bark Bay, 1965 Print
    1964 Bark Bay
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Bayfield Peninsula coastline is documented in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of maritime geography and industrial forestry. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Herbster Cem or the drainages of Bark River and Lost Creek No 1.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 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
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