Old Maps of Lincoln, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 36 historic maps of Lincoln. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.
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Lincoln, WI maps
(36)- 1942 Map of Marengo, 1964 Print
1942 Marengo1964 Print · USGSNorthern Wisconsin's timber and rail landscape is captured here in the early 1940s, showing the intersection of federal forest land and tribal territory. Genealogists can locate specific rural schools like Maple Ridge Sch and communities like Sanborn or North York. - 1944 Map of Grandview, 1962 Print
1944 Grandview1962 Print · USGSBayfield County's Northwoods landscape is captured here during the mid-forties, showing the intricate network of rails and rural schools. Genealogists and historians can locate the Taylor Lake CCC Camp and trace family roots near Becker Sch, Grandview, and Mason. - 1945 Map of Marengo
1945 Marengo1945 Print · USGSAshland County and the Chequamegon National Forest are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape shaped by timber and rail. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Ebenezer Ch and vanished local schools including Agnew Sch and Section Five Sch.2 unique versions available - 1947 Map of Grandview
1947 Grandview1947 Print · USGSBayfield County at the close of the 1940s reveals a landscape of timber-towns and marshlands connected by the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha rail line. Researchers can locate remote rural schoolhouses like Becker Sch and Dybedal Sch, or trace the winding course of the White River. - 1953 Map of Ashland, 1964 Print
1953 Ashland1964 Print · USGSNorthern 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 - 1958 Map of Ashland
1958 Ashland1958 Print · USGSCoastal 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. - 1967 Map of Marengo, 1969 Print
1967 Marengo1969 Print · USGSAshland and Bayfield counties are shown in the late sixties, a landscape of northwoods settlements and the Chequamegon National Forest. Genealogists and hikers can locate Sanborn Cemetery, the Finnish Church, and the scenic Morgan Falls.2 unique versions available - 1967 Map of Marengo SW, 1985 Print
1967 Marengo SW1985 Print · USGSBayfield County's timberlands and glacial lakes are shown here in the late sixties as recreation began to reshape the forest. Researchers can locate Trinity Ch, trace the North Country Trail, and find remote landmarks like Morgan Falls. - 1971 Map of Grand View, 1973 Print
1971 Grand View1973 Print · USGSBayfield County’s forest and lake country is captured here in the early seventies, centered on the settlement of Grand View. Researchers can find the University of Wisconsin Surveying Camp, the Long Mile Lookout Tower, and an Old Railroad Grade. - 1971 Map of Mason, 1973 Print
1971 Mason1973 Print · USGSThe village of Mason and the surrounding timberlands are captured here in the early seventies, just as the Bibon Marsh remains a wild contrast to local farms. Trace old transport routes including the Chicago and North Western line and an Old Railroad Grade. - 1980 Map of Ironwood
1980 Ironwood1980 Print · USGSThe Michigan-Wisconsin borderlands appear in the late twentieth century as a landscape defined by iron mining and deep forests. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Soo Line and Chicago and North Western tracks connecting Mellen, Glidden, and Hurley. - 1980 Map of Solon Springs
1980 Solon Springs1980 Print · USGSNorthern 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. - 1984 Map of Sanborn
1984 Sanborn1984 Print · USGSThe rural landscape of Ashland and Bayfield Counties in the mid-1980s reveals a quiet network of north woods settlements and timber history. Genealogists and local historians can trace family landmarks like Moe Cem and Moland Ch or follow the Old Railroad Grade through Sanborn. - 1984 Map of Marengo Lake
1984 Marengo Lake1984 Print · USGSIn the mid-eighties, this northern Wisconsin wilderness served as a recreational and conservation hub within the Chequamegon National Forest. Hikers and historians can trace the North Country National Scenic Trail past landmarks like Morgan Falls and Trinity Ch. - 2005 Map of Grand View, 2006 Print
2005 Grand View2006 Print · USGSBayfield County's northern forests are captured here at the turn of the millennium, centered on the settlement of Grand View. Outdoor researchers can trace the roads and waters of the Porcupine Lake Wilderness or locate landmarks like Long Mt Lookout and Atkins Lake. - 2005 Map of Marengo Lake, 2006 Print
2005 Marengo Lake2006 Print · USGSThe Northwoods of Bayfield and Ashland counties are documented here during a period of forest management and early 2000s conservation. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Trinity Ch and trace the paths of the Marengo River and Spring Brook. - 2010 Map of Mason, 2010 Print
2010 Mason2010 Print · USGSMason and the winding White River appear in this 2010 survey of northern Wisconsin. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named routes like Olaf Johnson Rd and Kostello Rd or locate the Mason Cemetery near the riverbanks. - 2010 Map of Sanborn, 2010 Print
2010 Sanborn2010 Print · USGSNorthern Wisconsin's rural landscape is captured here at the start of the decade, centered on the community of Sanborn. Researchers can trace local family history through the road network and locate landmarks like Moe Cemetery and the White River 1893C99 Dam. - 2011 Map of Marengo Lake, 2011 Print
2011 Marengo Lake2011 Print · USGSThe Northwoods of Bayfield County are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by timber roads and water. Trace the routes to Saint Peters Dome, the cascading Morgan Falls, and recreation sites at Beaver Lake. - 2011 Map of Grand View, 2011 Print
2011 Grand View2011 Print · USGSBayfield County lake country is documented here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the settlement of Grand View. Researchers can trace local landmarks and field sites like the University of Wisconsin Surveying Camp, Long Mile Lookout Tower, and Bass Lake. - 2013 Map of Grand View, 2013 Print
2013 Grand View2013 Print · USGSGrandview and the surrounding lake country of Bayfield County are shown here in the early 21st century. Researchers can trace forest road networks to landmarks like the Long Mile Lookout Tower or the University of Wisconsin Surveying Camp near Taylor Lake. - 2013 Map of Mason, 2013 Print
2013 Mason2013 Print · USGSIn the early twenty-first century, the village of Mason remains a vital crossroads in the Wisconsin northwoods. Local historians and genealogists can trace the rural landscape through family-named routes like Beebe Road and family landmarks near the White River. - 2013 Map of Marengo Lake, 2013 Print
2013 Marengo Lake2013 Print · USGSBayfield County’s forest landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing a region defined by its hydrography and public lands. Outdoor historians and researchers can trace access routes to Morgan Falls and the Beaver Lake Recreation area. - 2013 Map of Sanborn, 2013 Print
2013 Sanborn2013 Print · USGSAshland County's rural northern landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the settlement of Sanborn. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land connections via Yonkovich Rd and Pupps Rd near the White River Flowage. - 2015 Map of Marengo Lake, 2015 Print
2015 Marengo Lake2015 Print · USGSBayfield and Ashland counties appear here during the mid-2010s, showing a landscape defined by the deep woods of the Chequamegon National Forest. You can trace the forest road network to remote landmarks like Saint Peters Dome, Coffee Lake, and the winding Marengo River.
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