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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Highland, Wisconsin

Explore 16 historic maps of Highland from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Highland, WI maps

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  1. 1945 Map of Highland, 1956 Print
    1945 Map of Highland, 1956 Print
    1945 Highland
    1956 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Wisconsin at the end of the war is revealed here through its intricate network of glacial lakes and northern forests. Researchers can pinpoint mid-century local landmarks like the Frances Willard Sch, Barnes Cem, and the path of the Brule River.
  4. 1947 Map of Brule
    1947 Map of Brule
    1947 Brule
    1947 Print · USGS
    Douglas and Bayfield counties are seen here in the mid-1940s, where the legendary trout waters of the Bois Brule River meet the Lake Superior shoreline. Genealogists and local historians can locate early homesteading landmarks like Rest Haven Cem, St Ann Ch, and the rural community hubs of Cloverland and Maple.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1949 Map of Highland
    1949 Map of Highland
    1949 Highland
    1949 Print · USGS
    Douglas County’s lake-strewn interior is captured here just after the war, showing a landscape defined by glacial waters and forestry. Genealogists can locate rural landmarks like the Frances Willard Sch, Barnes Cem, and the Barnes Town Hall.
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 1961 Map of Lake Nebagamon, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Lake Nebagamon, 1962 Print
    1961 Lake Nebagamon
    1962 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's northern timber and rail country is captured here during the early sixties, centered on the village of Lake Nebagamon. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Finnish Ch, the Blueberry Cem, and the Northern Pacific rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1961 Map of Ellison Lake, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Ellison Lake, 1963 Print
    1961 Ellison Lake
    1963 Print · USGS
    Northern Wisconsin's lake country is captured in the early sixties as a center for conservation and recreation. Researchers can trace family history at the Barnes Cem or explore the wilderness around the Bois Brule River and Lake Nebagamon.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1961 Map of Brule, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Brule, 1963 Print
    1961 Brule
    1963 Print · USGS
    Northern Wisconsin's lake country and timberlands are captured here in the early sixties, showing the transition from the Brule River valley to the big lake. Researchers can trace family roots at Rest Haven Cem, locate the State Fish Hatchery, and follow the Northern Pacific Railroad through Blueberry.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 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.
  31. 1980 Map of Solon Springs
    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.
  34. 1984 Map of Metzger Lake
    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.
  37. 1984 Map of Ellison Lake
    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.
  40. 1984 Map of Brule
    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.
  43. 1984 Map of Lake Minnesuing
    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.
  46. 1984 Map of Island Lake
    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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