1980s Maps of Douglas County, Wisconsin

1. 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.

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4. 1980 Map of Sandstone

   

   1980 Sandstone

   1980 Print · USGS

   Pine County and the Minnesota-Wisconsin borderlands are shown here in the early eighties as a region of dense state forests and river corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-town development along the Burlington Northern including Sandstone, Askov, and Hinckley.

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7. 1980 Map of Duluth

   

   1980 Duluth

   1980 Print · USGS

   The Twin Ports of the early 1980s showcase a landscape defined by heavy rail lines and Lake Superior shipping. Trace the iron-ore routes through Proctor or locate family sites near Sunrise Memorial Cem and Floodwood.

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10. 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.

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13. 1981 Map of Bennett, 1982 Print

    

    1981 Bennett

    1982 Print · USGS

    The rural corridor between Bennett and Solon Springs is captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Chicago and North Western line, family-named roads like Peterson Road, and sites like Bennett Cem.

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16. 1982 Map of Solon Springs

    

    1982 Solon Springs

    1982 Print · USGS

    The Douglas County lakeshore comes to life in the early eighties as Solon Springs thrives along the Upper St Croix Lake. Genealogists and locals can trace family-named routes like Bakken Road and Phelps Road or locate the historic Evergreen Cem.

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19. 1982 Map of Gordon

    

    1982 Gordon

    1982 Print · USGS

    Douglas and Washburn counties are depicted in the early 1980s as the regional rail-and-river network supported both the timber industry and growing recreational use. Researchers can locate the Wascott Cem, trace the Chicago and North Western line through Wascott, and explore the many glacial basins like Bardon Lake.

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22. 1982 Map of Minong Flowage, 1983 Print

    

    1982 Minong Flowage

    1983 Print · USGS

    Wisconsin's north woods and the sprawling Minong Flowage are captured here in the early eighties. Outdoor enthusiasts and local historians can trace the paths of Hang Road, find the State Youth Camp, and locate numerous public lake access points.

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25. 1982 Map of Buckety Creek, 1983 Print

    

    1982 Buckety Creek

    1983 Print · USGS

    Northwestern Wisconsin’s river country is captured here in the early eighties, centered on the headwaters of the St. Croix. Researchers can trace the winding course of the Moose River and locate historic rural routes like Jackson Box Trail and Peterson Road.

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28. 1983 Map of Moose Junction

    

    1983 Moose Junction

    1983 Print · USGS

    Moose Junction and the surrounding Douglas County wetlands are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the reach of the Belden Swamp and locate landmarks like the Fire Tower and Wayside Park.

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31. 1983 Map of Black Lake

    

    1983 Black Lake

    1983 Print · USGS

    The interstate borderlands of Pine and Douglas counties are shown here in the early eighties, where dense forests meet marshy lowlands. You can trace early transit routes like the Swedish Highway and locate rural communities such as Belden and Dairyland.

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34. 1983 Map of Dairyland

    

    1983 Dairyland

    1983 Print · USGS

    Northwestern Wisconsin at the Douglas and Burnett county line comes into focus in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape of Kingsdale and Cozy Corner, or locate family sites near Covenant Ch and the Dairyland Cem.

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37. 1983 Map of Scovils Lake

    

    1983 Scovils Lake

    1983 Print · USGS

    The St. Croix River corridor in the early 1980s reveals a landscape of protected riverways and quiet Northwoods settlements. Researchers can trace historic access points like Coppermine Dam or locate the Riverhill Cem and the former route of the Old RR Grade Road.

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40. 1983 Map of Empire Swamp

    

    1983 Empire Swamp

    1983 Print · USGS

    Northern Wisconsin's lowlands in the early eighties were a mosaic of marshes and timber. You can trace the Old Railroad Grade through the Empire Swamp and locate the Summit Lookout Tower.

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43. 1983 Map of Cloverton

    

    1983 Cloverton

    1983 Print · USGS

    Pine County's borderlands are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a remote timber and rail landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Soo Line railroad through Cloverton and Kingsdale, or locate family landmarks near Bjorks and the Swedish Highway.

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46. 1984 Map of Metzger Lake

    

    1984 Metzger Lake

    1984 Print · USGS

    Douglas County’s glacial lakes and timberlands are documented in the mid-1980s, showcasing a network of primitive fire lanes and scenic corridors. Trace the path of the North Country National Scenic Trail and find landmarks like Camp Bovey or the shores of Simms Lake.

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49. 1984 Map of Ellison Lake

    

    1984 Ellison Lake

    1984 Print · USGS

    In the mid-1980s, this portion of Douglas and Bayfield counties shows a dense network of water bodies and local township life. Researchers can trace family history at Barnes Cem or explore early land use near Mooney Dam County Park and the Lookout Tower.

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52. 1984 Map of Oulu

    

    1984 Oulu

    1984 Print · USGS

    Coastal Douglas and Bayfield Counties meet the shore of Lake Superior here in the mid-1980s. Local researchers can trace family sites near Waino and Oulu, or locate landmarks along the famous Bois Brule River like Shale Falls and McNeil Landing.

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55. 1984 Map of Brule

    

    1984 Brule

    1984 Print · USGS

    In the mid-1980s, the Brule River valley was a landscape of forestry, fishing, and rail transit. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern tracks as they pass through Brule or locate local landmarks like Pine Ridge Cem and the State Fish Hatchery.

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58. 1984 Map of Lake Minnesuing

    

    1984 Lake Minnesuing

    1984 Print · USGS

    Douglas County’s river-carved timberlands are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the intersection of state forest conservation and lakeside settlement. You can trace family history at Highland Memorial Cem or follow the Bois Brule River past Stories Bridge Landing and McDougal Springs.

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61. 1984 Map of Island Lake

    

    1984 Island Lake

    1984 Print · USGS

    The Brule River corridor and its famed whitewater rapids define this 1980s survey of the northern Wisconsin woods. Researchers can trace the layout of the Cedar Island Estate, locate the Brule Lookout Tower, and identify dozens of named glacial waters like Lucius Lake.

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