Old Maps of Ainsworth, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

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Ainsworth, WI maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Elcho
    1942 Map of Elcho
    1942 Elcho
    1942 Print · USGS
    Upper Wisconsin’s lake country appears here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of scattered rural schools and forest townships. Genealogists and researchers can trace local roots at the Enterprise Cem, St Johns Ch, or find family landmarks near Pelican Lake.

  2. 1942 Map of Pearson
    1942 Map of Pearson
    1942 Pearson
    1942 Print · USGS
    Northern Wisconsin lake country and timberlands are shown in the early 1940s as rail transit still defined the local economy. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stops like Jones Spur, the Woodlawn Sch, and the settlement at Mole Lake.

  3. 1950 Map of Elcho, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Elcho, 1952 Print
    1950 Elcho
    1952 Print · USGS
    Langlade and Oneida Counties come into focus during the early fifties, a time when the Chicago and North Western railway still connected these timber-rich lakeside communities. You can trace early township schools like Enterprise Sch, find the Pence Lake Lookout Tower, and locate vanished landmarks along the Old Railroad Grade.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1950 Map of Lily, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Lily, 1952 Print
    1950 Lily
    1952 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin’s northwoods are documented here at mid-century, showing the timber and rail landscape across Langlade and Forest Counties. Genealogists and historians can locate community sites like Pearson Cem, the Arbutus Sch, and the rail stop at Lily.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Iron Mountain, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Iron Mountain, 1964 Print
    1954 Iron Mountain
    1964 Print · USGS
    Upper Michigan and Northeastern Wisconsin are shown in detail during the mid-fifties, when the logging and mining economies still moved by rail. Trace the rail lines of the Soo Line to remote stops like Koepenick Station or explore the Iron Range near Iron Mountain.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1959 Map of Iron Mountain
    1959 Map of Iron Mountain
    1959 Iron Mountain
    1959 Print · USGS
    The northwoods of Wisconsin and the Michigan border are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by timber, water, and rail. Researchers can trace historic junctions like Hiles Junction, the expansive Nicolet National Forest, and lakefront settlements from Rhinelander to Tomahawk.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1973 Map of Mole Lake, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Mole Lake, 1976 Print
    1973 Mole Lake
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Mole Lake region of northern Wisconsin is shown in the 1970s as a landscape of glacial lakes and reservation lands. Researchers can trace the Soo Line rail corridor or locate landmarks like the Lookout Tower and Kingdom Hall.

  8. 1973 Map of Pearson, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Pearson, 1977 Print
    1973 Pearson
    1977 Print · USGS
    Langlade County in the early seventies shows a landscape defined by glacial lakes and the timber-era transition to conservation. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade near Pearson or locate landmarks like the Pence Lake Lookout Tower and Crystal Spring Fish Hatchery.

  9. 1973 Map of Pickerel, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Pickerel, 1977 Print
    1973 Pickerel
    1977 Print · USGS
    Langlade County's water-rich landscape is captured here in the early seventies as the Wolf River winds through Ainsworth and Price. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade, locate the Pearson Cem, or find local landmarks like New St Johns Ch.

  10. 1973 Map of Post Lake, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Post Lake, 1977 Print
    1973 Post Lake
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Wolf River corridor in the early 1970s reveals a landscape of interconnected lakes and protected fishery lands. Researchers can trace lakeside developments near Post Lake and locate specific features like Knoke Spring, Spider Creek Flowage, and the Wolf River State Fishery Area.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1990 Map of Wabeno, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Wabeno, 1991 Print
    1990 Wabeno
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin Northwoods in the early nineties is a landscape of deep timber, tribal lands, and glacial lakes. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line through lumber towns like Wabeno and Townsend or locate the Lakewood State Fish Hatchery.

  12. 1990 Map of Merrill, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Merrill, 1991 Print
    1990 Merrill
    1991 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's Northwoods transition from timber industry to recreation in the 1990s, centered on the river corridors of Lincoln and Langlade counties. Genealogists and historians can trace rail history along the Soo Line and Old RR Grade between Merrill and Antigo.

  13. 2010 Map of Pickerel, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Pickerel, 2010 Print
    2010 Pickerel
    2010 Print · USGS
    Langlade County's lake-filled landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the rural road networks and seasonal camps of the northwoods. Genealogists can locate Pearson Cemetery and Evergreen Cemetery, while lake history is documented at Big Twin Lake and Pickerel.

  14. 2010 Map of Mole Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mole Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Mole Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Forest County's lake country is captured here during the early twenty-first century, showing the settlement of Mole Lake and its surrounding waters. You can trace local landmarks like the K Lookout Tower or explore the shorelines of Rolling Stone Lake, Crane Lake, and Deadman Lake.

  15. 2010 Map of Post Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Post Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Post Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Upper Wisconsin lake country is meticulously documented here during the early twenty-first century, centered on the Wolf River and its varied impoundments. Trace local water history through the Upper Post Lake 1866C352 Dam and smaller basins like Aninnan Lake and Bishop Lake.

  16. 2010 Map of Pearson, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Pearson, 2010 Print
    2010 Pearson
    2010 Print · USGS
    Langlade County's Northwoods hydrology is on full display in the early twenty-first century as the Wolf River flows through the settlement of Pearson. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Crystal Spring Fish Hatchery and the Pence Lake Lookout Tower among dozens of glacial lakes.

  17. 2013 Map of Mole Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Mole Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Mole Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Mole Lake and the surrounding Sokaogon Chippewa Community are documented here in the early 2010s. Researchers can trace local landmarks like K Lookout Tower or explore the shorelines of Rolling Stone Lake and Pickerel Lake.

  18. 2013 Map of Pickerel, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Pickerel, 2013 Print
    2013 Pickerel
    2013 Print · USGS
    Langlade County's lake-rich Northwoods are captured in the early 2000s, centered on the settlement of Pickerel. Modern researchers can trace the winding Wolf River and local landmarks like Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan or the Ice Age Natl Scenic Trl.

  19. 2013 Map of Post Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Post Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Post Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Upper Wisconsin lake country is defined by the winding Wolf River and the settlement of Post Lake in this early twenty-first-century survey. Researchers can trace local landmarks and shorelines near Lower Post Lake, Spider Cr Flowage, and Miniwakan Lake.

  20. 2013 Map of Pearson, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Pearson, 2013 Print
    2013 Pearson
    2013 Print · USGS
    Langlade County's lake country is captured here during the early twenty-first century, showing the settlement of Pearson and its surrounding water systems. You can trace the Ice Age Natl Scenic Trl past the Pence Lake Lookout Tower and Crystal Spring Fish Hatchery.

  21. 2015 Map of Post Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Post Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Post Lake
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Wolf River corridor in the mid-2010s shows a landscape of interconnected glacial lakes at the borders of Oneida and Langlade counties. Local historians can trace lakeside developments near Post Lake and find remote features like Knoke Spring or Aninnan Lake.

  22. 2015 Map of Pickerel, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Pickerel, 2015 Print
    2015 Pickerel
    2015 Print · USGS
    Langlade County's glacial landscape is documented here in the mid-2010s, centered on the settlement of Pickerel. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Ice Age National Scenic Trail past Evergreen Cem or locate family sites near Little Twin Lakes and the Wolf River.

  23. 2015 Map of Mole Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Mole Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Mole Lake
    2015 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's northern lake country is shown in detail during the mid-2010s, focused on the tribal and recreational lands near the Forest and Langlade county line. Researchers can trace lakeside properties and local geography from Mole Lake to Woods Island and Crane Lake.

  24. 2015 Map of Pearson, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Pearson, 2015 Print
    2015 Pearson
    2015 Print · USGS
    The settlement of Pearson and the surrounding glacial terrain of Langlade County are captured here in the mid-2010s. Trace the winding path of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail as it passes through the lake country of Jack Lake, Game Lake, and Peters Lake.

  25. 2018 Map of Mole Lake, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Mole Lake, 2018 Print
    2018 Mole Lake
    2018 Print · USGS
    The Sokaogon Chippewa Community at Mole Lake is captured in this 2018 survey during a period of modern growth in the Northwoods. Researchers can trace local landmarks and lakefront settlement patterns from Rice Lake down to Pickerel Lake and the uniquely named Woods Island.

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