Old Maps of Summit, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting
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Summit, WI maps
(29)- 1915 Map of Superior
1915 Superior1915 Print · USGSThe Twin Ports region at the peak of the industrial era shows a landscape defined by massive rail yards and shoreline development. Genealogists and historians can locate early neighborhoods like Morgan Park, find rural landmarks like Saunders Cem, and trace the numerous lines of the Northern Pacific railroad.2 unique versions available - 1917 Map of Superior
1917 Superior1917 Print · USGSThe Twin Ports region at the height of its industrial boom reveals a landscape of massive rail yards and shipping docks. Trace the development of South Superior and Steelton, or locate early rural landmarks like Selden School and Manitou Falls.3 unique versions available - 1949 Map of Holyoke
1949 Holyoke1949 Print · USGSThe borderlands of Minnesota and Wisconsin are captured in the late 1940s, highlighting the transition from rail settlements to wild interior wetlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie RR through Foxboro and locate the rural Nelson Sch.2 unique versions available - 1949 Map of Patzau
1949 Patzau1949 Print · USGSNorthwestern Wisconsin’s Douglas County is captured here in the late 1940s, a landscape defined by the expansive Empire Swamp and active rail corridors. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural life through the locations of the Amnicon Lake School, the settlement of Patzau, and the Summit Firetower. - 1953 Map of Duluth, 1964 Print
1953 Duluth1964 Print · USGSNortheastern 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 - 1954 Map of Borea, 1955 Print
1954 Borea1955 Print · USGSDouglas 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 - 1954 Map of Foxboro, 1955 Print
1954 Foxboro1955 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1954 Map of Sunnyside, 1955 Print
1954 Sunnyside1955 Print · USGSDouglas 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 - 1954 Map of Amnicon Lake, 1955 Print
1954 Amnicon Lake1955 Print · USGSDouglas 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 - 1954 Map of Frogner, 1955 Print
1954 Frogner1955 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1954 Map of Patzau, 1955 Print
1954 Patzau1955 Print · USGSNorthwestern 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 - 1954 Map of Superior, 1959 Print
1954 Superior1959 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1955 Map of Patzau, 1957 Print
1955 Patzau1957 Print · USGSDouglas 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 - 1958 Map of Duluth
1958 Duluth1958 Print · USGSNortheastern 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. - 1962 Map of Holyoke, 1964 Print
1962 Holyoke1964 Print · USGSCrossing the Minnesota and Wisconsin border in the early sixties, this survey shows the remote timberlands and rail-dependent hamlets of Pine and Carlton counties. Genealogists and historians can trace the Great Northern Grade through Holyoke, Foxboro, and the Summit Cemetery.2 unique versions available - 1980 Map of Sandstone
1980 Sandstone1980 Print · USGSPine 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. - 1980 Map of Duluth
1980 Duluth1980 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1983 Map of Moose Junction
1983 Moose Junction1983 Print · USGSMoose 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. - 1983 Map of Black Lake
1983 Black Lake1983 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1983 Map of Empire Swamp
1983 Empire Swamp1983 Print · USGSNorthern 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. - 2022 Map of Moose Junction, 2022 Print
2022 Moose Junction2022 Print · USGSDouglas County’s wetland interior is documented here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the remote outpost of Moose Junction. Researchers can trace the winding paths of the Spruce River and Toad Cr or locate the sprawling Belden Swamp. - 2022 Map of Empire Swamp, 2022 Print
2022 Empire Swamp2022 Print · USGSDouglas County’s northern wetlands are preserved in this modern study of the remote Wisconsin borderlands. Researchers can trace the winding course of the Upper Tamarack River and the expansive reaches of Empire Swamp and Bear Cr. - 2022 Map of Foxboro, 2022 Print
2022 Foxboro2022 Print · USGSThe Wisconsin-Minnesota borderlands come into focus in this contemporary survey of Douglas County’s forested interior. Local historians can trace family locations near Foxboro or Harlis, and locate the Summit Cem tucked between the Gandy Dancer State Trl and Summit Lake. - 2022 Map of Borea, 2022 Print
2022 Borea2022 Print · USGSThe settlements of Borea, Anton, and Dedham dot the Douglas County landscape in this 2022 record of northern Wisconsin's rural geography. Family historians can find Poplar Creek Cemetery and Saint William Cemetery while explorers trace Little Manitou Falls. - 2022 Map of Patzau, 2022 Print
2022 Patzau2022 Print · USGSDouglas County’s forested interior is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the small settlements of Patzau and Chaffey. Researchers can trace the path of the Gandy Dancer State Trl and identify family-named landmarks like Fred Bear Ridge and Breitzman Lake.
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