Old Maps of Rock Falls, Wisconsin
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(26)- 1899 Map of Wausau, 1956 Print
1899 Wausau1956 Print · USGSMarathon County was a bustling timber and rail corridor at the turn of the century, anchored by the river power of Wausau and Merrill. Researchers can trace early logging lines like the Bull Dessert Logging R R and find vanished stops such as Dessert Junction and Nutterville. - 1902 Map of Wausau
1902 Wausau1902 Print · USGSWisconsin’s timber and rail heartland is meticulously documented at the turn of the century as Wausau and Merrill expand along the river. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and rail stops like Schofield, Granite Heights, and the grounds of the State Insane Asylum.2 unique versions available - 1902 Map of Marathon, 1938 Print
1902 Marathon1938 Print · USGSMarathon County is captured here at the height of the timber era, when a dense network of logging railroads and new settlements defined the central Wisconsin woods. Genealogists and historians can trace early town sites like Athens, Rib Falls, and the specialized Connors Logging R. R. - 1950 Map of Tomahawk, 1956 Print
1950 Tomahawk1956 Print · USGSThe river and rail networks of Lincoln County are captured here in the early fifties, centering on the industrial activity of the Wisconsin River. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous country schools and cemeteries like Calvary Cemetery, Little Pine Creek School, and the settlement at Irma. - 1950 Map of Spirit Falls, 1957 Print
1950 Spirit Falls1957 Print · USGSLincoln County’s river valleys and timberlands are captured here in the early 1950s, documenting the era of hydroelectric power and forest management. Genealogists and historians can trace Old Railroad Grade, remote outposts like Camp 25, and local landmarks like Grandfather Falls.2 unique versions available - 1951 Map of Merrill, 1954 Print
1951 Merrill1954 Print · USGSThe Wisconsin River valley comes alive in this midcentury survey, showing the growth of Merrill and the paper mill life at Brokaw. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Dutch Corners, St James Cem, and the Taegesville Sch. - 1951 Map of Hamburg, 1969 Print
1951 Hamburg1969 Print · USGSThe rural borderlands of Lincoln and Marathon counties come alive in this mid-century survey of Wisconsin dairy country. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like the Lueck Cem, Mitchell Sch, and the unique crossroads of Little Chicago. - 1952 Map of Spirit Falls
1952 Spirit Falls1952 Print · USGSLincoln County is captured during its mid-century transition from a timber-driven frontier to an era of hydroelectric power. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural school locations like Mitchell Sch and industrial sites including Averill Junction and the Grandfather Dam. - 1952 Map of Tomahawk
1952 Tomahawk1952 Print · USGSWisconsin's timber country comes into focus in the early fifties as the river-driven economy of Lincoln County transitions toward modernization. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like Irma, the Dotter Sch (Abandoned), and Calvary Cem. - 1954 Map of Iron Mountain, 1964 Print
1954 Iron Mountain1964 Print · USGSUpper 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 - 1959 Map of Iron Mountain
1959 Iron Mountain1959 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1966 Map of Tomahawk, 1968 Print
1966 Tomahawk1968 Print · USGSLincoln County in the mid-sixties remains a landscape defined by timber, water power, and the rail lines connecting them. Genealogists and historians can trace families and industries through sites like Kings Dam, Bethany Ch, and the rural community of Irma. - 1966 Map of Merrill, 1968 Print
1966 Merrill1968 Print · USGSMerrill and the river valleys of central Wisconsin are captured here in the mid-1960s as a thriving hub of rail and water-based industry. Genealogists can trace old family sites like Taegesville and Natterville or locate rural landmarks such as St James Cem and Mission Ch.2 unique versions available - 1978 Map of Grandfather Falls
1978 Grandfather Falls1978 Print · USGSThe Wisconsin River corridor in Lincoln County comes alive in this late 1970s survey, showing the powerhouse operations at Grandfather Falls. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade or locate historic recreation sites like the School Camp.2 unique versions available - 1978 Map of Alexander Lake, 1979 Print
1978 Alexander Lake1979 Print · USGSLincoln County’s riverfront and marshlands are captured here in the late seventies as rural townships expanded west of Merrill. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named roads and landmarks like St Pauls Cem, Scott Sch, and the Cranberry Bog. - 1978 Map of Coffee Creek, 1979 Print
1978 Coffee Creek1979 Print · USGSLincoln County’s river-driven landscape is captured here in the late seventies, centered on the confluence of the Wisconsin and Spirit rivers. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named roads and rural landmarks like Wilson School, the Zenith Lookout Tower, and the Cranberry Bog.2 unique versions available - 1982 Map of Tomahawk, 1983 Print
1982 Tomahawk1983 Print · USGSThe industrial and riparian heart of Lincoln County is shown here in the early eighties, centered on the confluence of the Wisconsin and Spirit Rivers. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Tomahawk and Jersey City, alongside landmarks like Oak Hill Cem and the Kings Dam Powerplant. - 1982 Map of Merrill, 1983 Print
1982 Merrill1983 Print · USGSThe city of Merrill at the start of the 1980s remains centered on the Wisconsin River and its rail connections. Researchers can trace local lineage through St John Cem and locate civic landmarks like the Courthouse and Lincoln Sch. - 1982 Map of Irma, 1983 Print
1982 Irma1983 Print · USGSLincoln County in the early eighties was a landscape of dense glacial lakes and rural townships like Rock Falls. Trace family connections and local history at Bethany Ch, the Lincoln Hills School, and Woodlawn Cem. - 1990 Map of Merrill, 1991 Print
1990 Merrill1991 Print · USGSWisconsin'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. - 2022 Map of Irma, 2022 Print
2022 Irma2022 Print · USGSLincoln County comes to life in this contemporary survey, showing the quiet communities of Irma and Otis as they appear today. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Bethany Cem, Woodlawn Cem, and the waters of Tug Lake. - 2022 Map of Grandfather Falls, 2022 Print
2022 Grandfather Falls2022 Print · USGSLincoln County’s glacial landscape is expertly detailed in the early 2020s, highlighting the dramatic course of the Wisconsin River. Trace the Ice Age National Scenic Trl past Ninemile Hill or locate landmarks like the Bill Cross Rapids. - 2022 Map of Coffee Creek, 2022 Print
2022 Coffee Creek2022 Print · USGSThe intricate waterways around the city of Tomahawk are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named roads and land features around Lake Mohawksin, West Kraft, and the Spirit River Flowage. - 2022 Map of Alexander Lake, 2022 Print
2022 Alexander Lake2022 Print · USGSNorthern Wisconsin lake country and the city of Merrill are documented in this contemporary survey of the Wisconsin River valley. Researchers can trace rural lineages through the Saint Paul Public Cemetery and Snow Hill Cemetery near Snow Hill. - 2022 Map of Tomahawk, 2022 Print
2022 Tomahawk2022 Print · USGSTomahawk and the surrounding Northwoods lakes are showcased here as they appeared in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Calvary Cem, Jersey City, and the shorelines of Lake Mohawksin or Lake Alice.
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