Old Maps of Port Wing, Wisconsin for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Port Wing with 19 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 Port Wing has changed over the decades.


Port Wing, WI maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Port Wing, 1952 Print
    1943 Map of Port Wing, 1952 Print
    1943 Port Wing
    1952 Print · USGS
    The southern shore of Lake Superior comes into focus during the early 1940s, highlighting the coastal life and interior woodlands of Bayfield County. Researchers can trace the development of Port Wing and Herbster or locate family sites near Greenwood Cem and the Flag River.

  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. 1946 Map of Port Wing
    1946 Map of Port Wing
    1946 Port Wing
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Bayfield County coast along Lake Superior is captured in the mid-1940s just as early highway and utility networks were expanding. Researchers can locate family sites near Port Wing and Herbster, or trace old forest trails like T Tr 181L and the Greenwood Cem.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 1984 Map of Blaine Creek
    1984 Map of Blaine Creek
    1984 Blaine Creek
    1984 Print · USGS
    Bayfield County's rural townships are shown in the mid-1980s, centered on the winding Iron River and its many tributaries. Genealogists can trace family footprints along Severson Road and Mannik Road, or locate the Hillside Cem and the Orienta Dam.

  13. 1984 Map of Herbster
    1984 Map of Herbster
    1984 Herbster
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior shoreline near Herbster comes into focus in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of state-managed fishery and wildlife areas. Researchers can trace family-named routes like Matthews Road and Lenawee Road through the Clover township.

  14. 1984 Map of Port Wing
    1984 Map of Port Wing
    1984 Port Wing
    1984 Print · USGS
    Along the shores of Lake Superior in the early 1980s, this area shows the fishing and timber country surrounding Port Wing. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Greenwood Cem and trace the paths of the Flag River and Iron River.

  15. 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.

  16. 2022 Map of Port Wing, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Port Wing, 2022 Print
    2022 Port Wing
    2022 Print · USGS
    The South Shore of Lake Superior comes into focus in this recent survey of a historic Wisconsin harbor town. Trace local family roots and land ownership around Port Wing, the Greenwood Cem, and landmarks like Quarry Point.

  17. 2022 Map of Blaine Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Blaine Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Blaine Creek
    2022 Print · USGS
    Bayfield County in the early twenty-first century is captured here as a network of rural homesteads and winding waterways. Researchers can trace family names through local routes like Hokkanen Rd or locate the Hillside Cem near the East Fork Iron River.

  18. 2022 Map of Herbster, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Herbster, 2022 Print
    2022 Herbster
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Bayfield County coast comes alive in this contemporary survey of the wooded shoreline and river valleys. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks and historical routes like Old School Rd, Beeksma Rd, and the paths of the Flag River.

  19. 2022 Map of Iron Lake NE, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Iron Lake NE, 2022 Print
    2022 Iron Lake NE
    2022 Print · USGS
    Northern Wisconsin's timbered highlands and cold-water streams are meticulously charted in this recent study of the Bayfield County backcountry. Researchers can trace forest management routes and conservation sites like the Iron River National Fish Hatchery, the Battleaxe Trl, and the Flag River.

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