Old Maps of Barksdale, Wisconsin for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Barksdale with 37 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 Barksdale has changed over the decades.


Barksdale, 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. 1943 Map of Iron Lake, 1952 Print
    1943 Map of Iron Lake, 1952 Print
    1943 Iron Lake
    1952 Print · USGS
    Bayfield County at the height of the 1940s reveals a landscape of lakeside settlements and rural school districts centered around Iron River. Genealogists and local researchers can trace early homesteads and landmarks like Hillside Cem, Washington Sch, and the Iron River Fire Tower.

  3. 1944 Map of Moquah, 1952 Print
    1944 Map of Moquah, 1952 Print
    1944 Moquah
    1952 Print · USGS
    Bayfield County at the end of the Second World War shows a landscape of timber-town history and rural school districts. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Moquah, locate family-named schoolhouses like Gednota Sch, and follow the long-vanished Old Grade logging routes.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1947 Map of Moquah
    1947 Map of Moquah
    1947 Moquah
    1947 Print · USGS
    Bayfield County in the late 1940s reveals a landscape of rural schoolhouses and forest management hubs like the Brinks Ranger Sta. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Hillsdale Sch, Gednota Sch, and the rail stop at Ino Sta.

  5. 1947 Map of Iron Lake
    1947 Map of Iron Lake
    1947 Iron Lake
    1947 Print · USGS
    Bayfield County at the end of the 1940s reveals a landscape of lakeside settlements and rural school districts linked by the Northern Pacific line. Researchers can trace local genealogy at Hillside Cem or locate former community sites like Kolin and Miles Sch.

  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. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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.

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 1980 Map of Port Wing
    1980 Map of Port Wing
    1980 Port Wing
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior shoreline and the deep forests of Bayfield and Douglas counties are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines through Iron River or locate the lakeside landings at Cornucopia and Port Wing.

  21. 1984 Map of Iron Lake NE
    1984 Map of Iron Lake NE
    1984 Iron Lake NE
    1984 Print · USGS
    Bayfield County's timber and water resources are mapped here in the mid-1980s during a period of forest management and conservation. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land via Larson Road or locate the National Fish Hatchery and Lenawee settlement.

  22. 1984 Map of Hart Lake
    1984 Map of Hart Lake
    1984 Hart Lake
    1984 Print · USGS
    Bayfield County in the mid-1980s is defined by its glacial lakes and the expansive reach of the Chequamegon National Forest. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern rail line or locate local landmarks like Valley View Cem and the Iron River Lookout Tower.

  23. 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.

  24. 2005 Map of Hart Lake, 2006 Print
    2005 Map of Hart Lake, 2006 Print
    2005 Hart Lake
    2006 Print · USGS
    Bayfield County's lake-dotted interior is shown in great detail during the early 2000s, within the heart of the national forest. Researchers can trace forest roads like the Battleax Grade and locate remote landmarks like the Iron River Lookout Iron and Wanoka Lake.

  25. 2005 Map of Iron Lake NE, 2006 Print
    2005 Map of Iron Lake NE, 2006 Print
    2005 Iron Lake NE
    2006 Print · USGS
    Bayfield County at the turn of the millennium shows a landscape defined by the Chequamegon National Forest and its protected barrens. Researchers can trace local resource management at the National Fish Hatchery or follow old timber routes like the Battleax Grade.

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