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1950s Maps of Douglas County, Wisconsin

Explore 23 historic maps of Douglas County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Douglas County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Douglas County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Douglas County, WI maps

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  1. 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. 1953 Map of Duluth, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Duluth, 1964 Print
    1953 Duluth
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin are shown here during a period of industrial maturity and expanding conservation. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected towns like McGrath and Wahkon, or locate heritage sites within the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1954 Map of West Duluth, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of West Duluth, 1955 Print
    1954 West Duluth
    1955 Print · USGS
    The industrial waterfronts of the Twin Ports are captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the dense rail networks and residential neighborhoods of the St. Louis River valley. Researchers can trace family sites and local landmarks from Morgan Park to the Oneota Cemetery and the height of Bardon Peak.
    9 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of Borea, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Borea, 1955 Print
    1954 Borea
    1955 Print · USGS
    Douglas County was a bustling rail corridor in the mid-fifties, where multiple major lines intersected near the winding Nemadji River. You can trace the historic rail junctions at Boylston, locate St Aloysius Ch, and explore the early layout of Pattison State Park.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1954 Map of Foxboro, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Foxboro, 1955 Print
    1954 Foxboro
    1955 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Minnesota and Wisconsin are depicted here in the mid-fifties, dominated by dense state forests and critical rail corridors. Researchers can locate the settlement of Foxboro, the Summit Cem, and various Gravel Pits along the Great Northern tracks.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1954 Map of Sunnyside, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Sunnyside, 1955 Print
    1954 Sunnyside
    1955 Print · USGS
    Douglas County landscape in the mid-1950s shows a region of heavy timber, active rail junctions, and the early development of Pattison State Park. Genealogists and hikers can trace old landmarks like the Manitou Falls Ch, Nemadji Sch, and the winding Old Railroad Grade.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1954 Map of Superior, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Superior, 1955 Print
    1954 Superior
    1955 Print · USGS
    The industrial waterfront of Superior at mid-century is captured in this survey, showing a landscape defined by shipping and rail. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous sites like St Francis Cem, Wisconsin State College, and South Itasca.
    6 unique versions available
  22. 1954 Map of Amnicon Lake, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Amnicon Lake, 1955 Print
    1954 Amnicon Lake
    1955 Print · USGS
    Douglas County’s wilderness in the early fifties reveals a landscape of glacial lakes and remnants of early industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade or locate the site of the Amnicon Lake Sch near the shores of Amnicon Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1954 Map of Frogner, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Frogner, 1955 Print
    1954 Frogner
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota and Wisconsin borderlands come alive in the 1950s, showing a landscape shaped by the Nemadji River and heavy rail traffic. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of the Great Northern through Wrenshall or locate the Foxboro Sch and Maccabee Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1954 Map of Lake Nebagamon, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Lake Nebagamon, 1955 Print
    1954 Lake Nebagamon
    1955 Print · USGS
    Douglas County was a landscape of timber and transit in the mid-1950s, centered on the growing community at Lake Nebagamon. Genealogists and historians can trace rail history along the Northern Pacific or locate local landmarks like the Finnish Ch and Corner Sch.
  31. 1954 Map of Poplar NE, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Poplar NE, 1955 Print
    1954 Poplar NE
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Douglas County shoreline meets the southern reaches of Lake Superior in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by winding river valleys and rural homesteads. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the Lakeside community through Lakeside Cem and the North Middle River Sch (Abandoned).
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1954 Map of Patzau, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Patzau, 1955 Print
    1954 Patzau
    1955 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Wisconsin at the mid-century shows a landscape of small rural settlements and timber-country transit. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Patzau town site and trace family roots near McCreary Sch or the Town Hall.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1954 Map of Esko, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Esko, 1955 Print
    1954 Esko
    1955 Print · USGS
    The St. Louis River valley and the community of Esko are shown here in the mid-1950s as the region's rail and park systems were fully established. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Fond du Lac, the Finnish Ch, and the winding Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad.
    5 unique versions available
  40. 1954 Map of South Range, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of South Range, 1955 Print
    1954 South Range
    1955 Print · USGS
    Douglas County in the mid-fifties is captured here during a period of steady rail transport and local industrial activity. Researchers can locate the Middle River Sanatorium, the Oakland Ch, and trace old railroad grades near Rockmont and Hines.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1954 Map of Lyman Lake, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Lyman Lake, 1955 Print
    1954 Lyman Lake
    1955 Print · USGS
    Douglas County’s dense timber and lake country is captured here during the mid-fifties, before major shoreline development. Trace the route of the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie railroad or locate early landmarks like Pikes Peak and Lyman Lake.
  46. 1954 Map of Poplar, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Poplar, 1955 Print
    1954 Poplar
    1955 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, this Douglas County landscape was a network of small settlements and river valleys shaped by the regional rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Wentworth, identify the Von Linne Sch (Abandoned), or locate the Hawthorne Tabernacle.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1954 Map of Cloverland, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Cloverland, 1955 Print
    1954 Cloverland
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Douglas County shoreline along Lake Superior is captured here in the mid-fifties as rural communities and infrastructure expanded. Genealogists and local historians can locate Cloverland and family-centered landmarks like Maple Ch and Emmanuel Ch.
  52. 1954 Map of Parkland, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Parkland, 1955 Print
    1954 Parkland
    1955 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, the shores of Douglas County were a hub of rail activity and lakeside geography near the Minnesota border. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the Northern Pacific line through Parkland or locate the Millview Community Club.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1954 Map of Superior, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Superior, 1959 Print
    1954 Superior
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Twin Ports and Douglas County are captured in the mid-fifties, showing the industrial waterfronts and rail yards at their peak. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like the Concrete Sch or trace family roots at St Joseph Orphanage and Morgan Park.
  58. 1955 Map of Webb Lake, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Webb Lake, 1957 Print
    1955 Webb Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Wisconsin’s lake country is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the confluence of the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers. Researchers can trace rural life through sites like Cozy Corner, the Webb Lake Sch, and the Dairyland Lookout Tower.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1955 Map of Patzau, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Patzau, 1957 Print
    1955 Patzau
    1957 Print · USGS
    Douglas County in the mid-fifties is characterized by its expansive wetlands and the meeting of major rail lines like the Great Northern Railroad. Genealogists can trace several old school sites, including McCreary Sch and Chaffey Sch, located near Moose Junction.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 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.
  67. 1958 Map of Duluth
    1958 Map of Duluth
    1958 Duluth
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Minnesota and the Wisconsin borderlands are shown in detail during the late 1950s, centered on the bustling rail yards and ports of Duluth. You can trace the historic routes of the Soo Line and Duluth Missabe & Iron Range through small towns like McGrath, Bruno, and Wrenshall.
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