1950s Maps of Summit, Wisconsin

Explore 10 historic maps of Summit 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 Summit's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

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


Summit, WI maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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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