Old Maps of Washburn, Wisconsin for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Washburn with 10 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 Washburn has changed over the decades.


Washburn, 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. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 2022 Map of Long Island, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Long Island, 2022 Print
    2022 Long Island
    2022 Print · USGS
    Coastal Wisconsin and the Apostle Islands come into focus in the early 2020s, showing the intersection of lake-side settlement and protected wilderness. Trace the mainland streets of Washburn and the secluded Long Island Trl along the barrier sands of Long Island.

  10. 2022 Map of Washburn, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Washburn, 2022 Print
    2022 Washburn
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior shoreline at Washburn and Vandeventer Bay is documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town's expansion toward Woodlawn Cem and the Bayfield County Courthouse.

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