Old Maps of Polar, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

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Polar, WI maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Antigo, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Antigo, 1954 Print
    1952 Antigo
    1954 Print · USGS
    Antigo and its surrounding townships are shown in detail during the early fifties, capturing a moment of transition for northern Wisconsin's rural school districts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Bohemian Cem, St Johns Ch, and many local schools from Deerbrook to Mattoon.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1952 Map of White Lake, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of White Lake, 1955 Print
    1952 White Lake
    1955 Print · USGS
    Upper Wisconsin timberlands and tribal lands meet in the early fifties, showing a region defined by forestry and the Wolf River. You can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line through rural outposts like Sherry Junction, Elton, and Hollister.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 1973 Map of Bryant, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Bryant, 1976 Print
    1973 Bryant
    1976 Print · USGS
    Langlade County's agricultural and forest lands are captured in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by its rural townships and timber history. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Bent Cem, Spring Valley Sch, and the Old Railroad Grade.

  6. 1973 Map of Mattoon, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Mattoon, 1976 Print
    1973 Mattoon
    1976 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, the borderlands of Langlade and Shawano counties featured a landscape of conservation and small-town industry. Trace family roots in Mattoon and Phlox, or locate landmarks like the Norwood Cem and the Old Railroad Grade.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1973 Map of Polar, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Polar, 1977 Print
    1973 Polar
    1977 Print · USGS
    Langlade County in the early seventies reveals a landscape of spring-fed flowages and quiet settlements. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade past Sherry Junction or locate family sites near the Sherry Cem and Elton.

  8. 1973 Map of Zoar, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Zoar, 1977 Print
    1973 Zoar
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Menominee Indian Reservation and the settlement of Zoar are shown here in the early 1970s amidst a landscape of glacial lakes and northern forests. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade and locate specific features like Chisel Springs and Lake Neconish.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 2022 Map of Polar, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Polar, 2022 Print
    2022 Polar
    2022 Print · USGS
    Langlade County's glacial landscape is captured here in the early 2020s, showing a terrain defined by kettle lakes and springs. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Ice-Age National Scenic Trl past Sherry Cem and the small settlements of Polar and Elton.

  12. 2022 Map of Mattoon, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Mattoon, 2022 Print
    2022 Mattoon
    2022 Print · USGS
    The village of Mattoon and the community of Phlox are captured here in the early 2020s, situated along the Langlade and Shawano county line. Researchers can trace local heritage at Saint Joseph's Cem or explore the drainage of the Red River and Moose Lake.

  13. 2022 Map of Bryant, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Bryant, 2022 Print
    2022 Bryant
    2022 Print · USGS
    Langlade County's rural character is preserved in this recent survey of the Bryant area, where family farms meet glacial lakes. Genealogists can trace local history through Star Neva Cem, Bent Cem, and the community surrounding Schmuhl Lake.

  14. 2022 Map of Zoar, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Zoar, 2022 Print
    2022 Zoar
    2022 Print · USGS
    The settlement of Zoar and the surrounding Menominee Indian Reservation lands are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the courses of the Red River and West Branch Wolf River or locate Red Springs and Lake Neconish.

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