1960s Maps of Iron County, Wisconsin

Explore 11 historic maps of Iron County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 Iron County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, 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 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Iron County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Iron County, WI maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Iron River
    1960 Map of Iron River
    1960 Iron River
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula’s western reaches are shown in the late fifties, featuring the industrial infrastructure of the Copper Country and the vast Ottawa National Forest. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Milwaukee Road through settlements like Bruce Crossing and the White Pine Mine.

  2. 1961 Map of Iron River
    1961 Map of Iron River
    1961 Iron River
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin are shown here in the early 1960s, a landscape defined by the iron range and vast timberlands. Researchers can trace the legacy of mining and rail transport through Caspian, the Lac Du Flambeau Indian Reservation, and the Milwaukee Road.

  3. 1964 Map of Cedar, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Cedar, 1965 Print
    1964 Cedar
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior shoreline near the Ashland and Iron County border reveals a landscape of timber and rail in the mid-sixties. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western line through Cedar or locate the Birch Ridge Lookout Tower and Waverly Campground.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1964 Map of Odanah, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Odanah, 1966 Print
    1964 Odanah
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior shoreline and the Bad River drainage are captured in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of rail transit and coastal wetlands. Researchers can trace local history through Odanah, the Odanah Cem, and the Birch Ridge Lookout Tower.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1967 Map of Iron River, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Iron River, 1968 Print
    1967 Iron River
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin borderlands are shown here in the late sixties, a landscape of deep woods and iron-country rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the lakeside settlements of L'Anse and Ontonagon or follow the Soo Line through towns like Michigamme and Nestoria.

  6. 1967 Map of Mt. Whittlesey, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Mt. Whittlesey, 1969 Print
    1967 Mt. Whittlesey
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northern Wisconsin's forest and lake country is captured here during the late sixties, showing the transition from industrial extraction to managed wilderness. Researchers can locate the Berkshire Mine (Ruins) near Mt. Whittlesey or trace the Soo Line rail route as it follows Tyler Forks.

  7. 1967 Map of Mellen, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Mellen, 1969 Print
    1967 Mellen
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Mellen area in the late sixties reveals a landscape of deep-woods industry and northern rail towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the Soo Line through High Bridge or locate the Berkshire Mine Ruins and St Johns Cem.

  8. 1968 Map of Glidden, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Glidden, 1971 Print
    1968 Glidden
    1971 Print · USGS
    Ashland and Iron County woods come to life in the late 1960s as the SOO LINE connects timber towns across a glacial landscape. Researchers can trace family roots at St Cecilia Cem or Morse Cem and locate vanished siding spots like Shanagolden and Popcorn Corners.

  9. 1968 Map of Butternut, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Butternut, 1971 Print
    1968 Butternut
    1971 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's Northwoods come into focus in the late 1960s as a landscape defined by timber, rail, and water. Researchers can trace the Soo Line through Butternut, find the Union Cem, and locate river landmarks like Stubbs Rapids and Petes Landing.

  10. 1968 Map of Park Falls, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Park Falls, 1971 Print
    1968 Park Falls
    1971 Print · USGS
    Park Falls and Fifield sit at the heart of the northern timber country in the late sixties, where the Flambeau River meets a dense network of rail lines. Researchers can trace historic logging routes like the SMITH GRADE or locate local landmarks such as Nola Cem and Solberg Lake County Park.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1968 Map of Park Falls NE, 1985 Print
    1968 Map of Park Falls NE, 1985 Print
    1968 Park Falls NE
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Flambeau River wilderness in Price County is captured here in the late sixties, highlighting the deep integration of forestry and recreation. Researchers can trace the layout of the Wintergreen Ski Trails and find landmarks like Sugarbush Dam and Blockhouse Lake.

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