Old Maps of Cable, Wisconsin for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Cable with 27 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 Cable has changed over the decades.


Cable, WI maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Namekagon Lake, 1960 Print
    1943 Map of Namekagon Lake, 1960 Print
    1943 Namekagon Lake
    1960 Print · USGS
    Upper Wisconsin’s lake country is captured here during the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of glacial waters and early forest infrastructure. Researchers can locate remote schools and camps like Spider Lake Sch and the Sawyer CCC Camp or trace the early shoreline of Lost Land Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1944 Map of Hayward, 1965 Print
    1944 Map of Hayward, 1965 Print
    1944 Hayward
    1965 Print · USGS
    Hayward and the northern Wisconsin lake country are captured here at the close of the Second World War. Researchers can trace the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha rail line to find vanished schoolhouses like Sabin Sch and the Indian Sch.

  3. 1945 Map of Namekagon Lake
    1945 Map of Namekagon Lake
    1945 Namekagon Lake
    1945 Print · USGS
    The National Forest of northern Wisconsin is shown here in the mid-1940s as a landscape of timber trails and remote camps. Researchers can locate the Sawyer CCC Camp, the Lost Land Lake Club, and local landmarks like the West Fork Fire Tower.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 1971 Map of Cable, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Cable, 1973 Print
    1971 Cable
    1973 Print · USGS
    Bayfield County in the early seventies shows a landscape of deep forests and glacial lakes at the height of its mid-century recreational growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the residents of Cable and Seeley or locate ancestral plots at St Anne Cem and Greenwood Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1971 Map of Totagatic Lake, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Totagatic Lake, 1973 Print
    1971 Totagatic Lake
    1973 Print · USGS
    Bayfield and Sawyer counties are captured here in the early seventies, a landscape of protected wetlands and thick forest at the edge of the Northwoods. Researchers can trace the courses of Hills Mill Creek and the Totagatic River or locate landmarks like the Smoky Hill Lookout Tower.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1971 Map of Lake Tahkodah, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Lake Tahkodah, 1973 Print
    1971 Lake Tahkodah
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Northwoods of Bayfield and Sawyer counties are captured here in the early seventies, dominated by the Namekagon River. You can trace the development of recreation at Mount Telemark or locate remote camps on Star Lake and Lake Tahkodah.

  9. 1980 Map of Solon Springs
    1980 Map of Solon Springs
    1980 Solon Springs
    1980 Print · USGS
    Northern Wisconsin in the early eighties was a landscape of dense timber and sprawling glacial waters. Trace the legacy of the Chicago and North Western rail line through Solon Springs, Hayward, and Minong at this pivotal moment.

  10. 2005 Map of Totagatic Lake, 2006 Print
    2005 Map of Totagatic Lake, 2006 Print
    2005 Totagatic Lake
    2006 Print · USGS
    The headwaters and wetlands of the Bayfield and Sawyer county line are captured here during a period of modern forest management. Conservationists and locals can trace the winding paths of the Ounce River and Totagatic River as they feed into Totagatic Lake.

  11. 2005 Map of Lake Tahkodah, 2006 Print
    2005 Map of Lake Tahkodah, 2006 Print
    2005 Lake Tahkodah
    2006 Print · USGS
    Bayfield County at the turn of the millennium shows a landscape dedicated to the Northwoods river-and-lake system within the national forest. Researchers can trace forest management boundaries and find recreational landmarks like Mount Telemark, Cable Union Airport, and the St Croix National Scenic Riverway.

  12. 2005 Map of Cable, 2006 Print
    2005 Map of Cable, 2006 Print
    2005 Cable
    2006 Print · USGS
    In the Wisconsin Northwoods at the start of the new millennium, the town of Cable remains a hub for the surrounding national forest. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Mount Telemark, Greenwood Cem, and small settlements like Leopards and Radapur.

  13. 2011 Map of Cable, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Cable, 2011 Print
    2011 Cable
    2011 Print · USGS
    Cable and the Namekagon River corridor are captured here during the early twenty-first century as the region balanced its timber roots with seasonal recreation. Researchers can trace local lineage at Greenwood Cemetery or locate the sprawling Mount Telemark SkiArea and Seeley Lookout Tower.

  14. 2011 Map of Totagatic Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Totagatic Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Totagatic Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Northwoods of Bayfield County are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by water and forest management. Local history enthusiasts can trace the paths of Ounce River and locate the Smoky Hill Fire Tower atop Smoky Hill.

  15. 2011 Map of Lake Tahkodah, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lake Tahkodah, 2011 Print
    2011 Lake Tahkodah
    2011 Print · USGS
    Bayfield County's lake-dotted landscape is captured here during the early twenty-first century as recreation and rural residency shaped the Northwoods. Trace the flow of the Namekagon River and identify local landmarks like the Cable Union Airport and Lake Tahkodah.

  16. 2013 Map of Totagatic Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Totagatic Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Totagatic Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Bayfield County’s water-rich landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century as a network of rivers and forest roads. You can trace the hydrology of the Totagatic River and locate landmarks like the Smoky Hill Fire Tower and Sabin Lake.

  17. 2013 Map of Lake Tahkodah, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lake Tahkodah, 2013 Print
    2013 Lake Tahkodah
    2013 Print · USGS
    The glacier-carved lake country of Bayfield County is captured here in the early 2010s. Researchers can trace forest access via FR 272 and locate local landmarks like Mount Telemark, the Cable Union Airport, and the Tahkodah Hills Golf Course.

  18. 2013 Map of Cable, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Cable, 2013 Print
    2013 Cable
    2013 Print · USGS
    Cable and the winding Namekagon River are captured here in the early 2010s, showing a landscape of deep Northwoods character. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Mount Telemark, the Seeley Lookout Tower, and the lakeside settlements at Leonards and Radspur.

  19. 2015 Map of Totagatic Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Totagatic Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Totagatic Lake
    2015 Print · USGS
    Bayfield and Sawyer Counties are captured here in the mid-2010s, showcasing the water-rich landscape of the Wisconsin Northwoods. Researchers can trace the winding Totagatic River and explore the forest roads surrounding Totagatic Lake and Sabin Lake.

  20. 2015 Map of Lake Tahkodah, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Lake Tahkodah, 2015 Print
    2015 Lake Tahkodah
    2015 Print · USGS
    The north woods of Wisconsin are seen here in the mid-2010s, where the headwaters of the St. Croix system meet glacial terrain. Outdoor researchers can trace the Esker Trail near Mt Telemark or locate remote water bodies like Filing Shed Lake.

  21. 2015 Map of Cable, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Cable, 2015 Print
    2015 Cable
    2015 Print · USGS
    The village of Cable and its surrounding northwoods appear here in the mid-2010s, bordering the scenic Namekagon River valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Saint Anne Cem or locate old rail stops like Radspur and Leonards.

  22. 2018 Map of Totagatic Lake, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Totagatic Lake, 2018 Print
    2018 Totagatic Lake
    2018 Print · USGS
    Crossing the border of Bayfield and Sawyer Counties in the late 2010s, this area is defined by the protected woods of the Chequamegon National Forest. Researchers can trace the winding Totagatic River and find secluded landmarks like Smoky Hill and Sabin Lake.

  23. 2019 Map of Lake Tahkodah, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Lake Tahkodah, 2019 Print
    2019 Lake Tahkodah
    2019 Print · USGS
    Upper Wisconsin’s Northwoods are captured here in the late twenty-teens, where the Namekagon River winds through protected wilderness. You can trace glacial features along the Esker Trail or locate remote camps near Lake Tahkodah and Star Lake.

  24. 2019 Map of Cable, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Cable, 2019 Print
    2019 Cable
    2019 Print · USGS
    Cable and the Namekagon River valley are shown here in the late twenty-teens, surrounded by the deep woods of the National Forest. Researchers can locate Saint Anne Cem, the local Cable Union Airport, and small stops like Radspur and Leonards.

  25. 2022 Map of Lake Tahkodah, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lake Tahkodah, 2022 Print
    2022 Lake Tahkodah
    2022 Print · USGS
    Bayfield County's northwoods are captured in this recent survey of the glacial lake country between Cable and Seeley. Outdoor historians and researchers can map the modern trail systems like Esker Trl and locate remote water bodies including Filing Shed Lake and Birch Lake.

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