1980s Maps of Forest County, Wisconsin

Explore 4 historic maps of Forest County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 Forest County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, 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 1980s, 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 Forest County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Forest County, WI maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Hagerman Lake
    1981 Map of Hagerman Lake
    1981 Hagerman Lake
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Michigan-Wisconsin border comes alive in the early eighties as the Brule River winds through the twin national forests. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade past Bass Lake or explore the settlement of Nelma along the riverbanks.

  2. 1981 Map of Smoky Lake
    1981 Map of Smoky Lake
    1981 Smoky Lake
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Michigan-Wisconsin borderlands come into focus in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape of timber and tourism. You can trace the remote shorelines of Smoky Lake and Big Sand Lake or locate the Phelps Municipal Landing Strip and Elvoy Springs.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1989 Map of Rhinelander, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Rhinelander, 1990 Print
    1989 Rhinelander
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin Northwoods are captured here in the late eighties, showing a landscape defined by water and timber management. Researchers can trace the Soo Line rail corridors and find local landmarks like Rainbow Flowage, Pelican Lake, and the Rhinelander-Oneida Co Airport.

  4. 1989 Map of Iron River, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Iron River, 1990 Print
    1989 Iron River
    1990 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula mining and timber lands are documented here in the late 1980s, showcasing the region's industrial and natural interface. Researchers can trace the iron heritage through the Monongahela Mine and local junctions like Kelso Junction and Amasa.

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