Old Maps of Wilson, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting
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Wilson, WI maps
(32)- 1939 Map of Mc Cord
1939 Mc Cord1939 Print · USGSOneida and Lincoln counties come into focus during the late 1930s as a land of timber, railroads, and nascent reservoirs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of settlements like Clifford and Tripoli or locate vanished rural schoolhouses such as Somo Lake Sch and Kelly Sch.3 unique versions available - 1947 Map of Mc Cord
1947 Mc Cord1947 Print · USGSOneida and Lincoln counties come into focus during the late 1930s and 1940s as a landscape of timber, rail, and water. Genealogists and historians can locate rural schoolhouses like Lund Sch, the CCC Camp at Mc Cord, and the Prairie Rapids Ch. - 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 - 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. - 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 - 1971 Map of Tripoli, 1973 Print
1971 Tripoli1973 Print · USGSThe town of Tripoli and the surrounding woodlands come alive in this early 1970s survey of the Oneida and Lincoln county line. Researchers can trace the path of the SOO LINE railroad or locate local landmarks like the Wilson School and the shores of Somo Lake. - 1971 Map of Bradley, 1973 Print
1971 Bradley1973 Print · USGSOneida and Lincoln Counties are captured here in the early seventies, a landscape shaped by the Little Rice River and the expanding Lake Nokomis flowage. Researchers can trace the Soo Line railroad through Bradley or locate the Prairie Rapids Cem amidst the northwoods lakeside drives. - 1978 Map of Spirit Falls, 1979 Print
1978 Spirit Falls1979 Print · USGSLincoln County in the late 1970s remains a landscape defined by its timber heritage and winding waterways. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade through the townships or locate the remote settlement of Spirit Falls near the Spirit River Flowage.2 unique versions available - 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 - 1989 Map of Rhinelander, 1990 Print
1989 Rhinelander1990 Print · USGSThe 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. - 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. - 2010 Map of Tripoli, 2010 Print
2010 Tripoli2010 Print · USGSThe rural corridor of Lincoln County is documented here at the start of the decade, centered on the small settlements of Tripoli and McCord. Researchers can trace the winding paths of the Somo River and Little Somo River or locate the Shot and Hook Club E3870 Dam. - 2010 Map of Bradley, 2010 Print
2010 Bradley2010 Print · USGSThe Northwoods around Bradley are revealed here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by its river systems and flowages. Researchers can trace the Little Rice River to its Dam or find the Prairie Rapids Cemetery near the banks of the Tomahawk River. - 2010 Map of Spirit Falls, 2010 Print
2010 Spirit Falls2010 Print · USGSSpirit Falls and the surrounding Lincoln County woodlands are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the waterways that shaped this region, from the Spirit River settlement to the banks of Krueger Lake. - 2011 Map of Coffee Creek, 2011 Print
2011 Coffee Creek2011 Print · USGSThe confluence of the Somo and Spirit Rivers near Tomahawk is captured here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the local water management system through the Little Somo River 2WP464 Dam, the Jersey 2WP33 Dam, and the Zenith Lookout Tower. - 2013 Map of Bradley, 2013 Print
2013 Bradley2013 Print · USGSBradley and the surrounding Lincoln County lake country are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural road network and water features like Lake Nokomis, Somo Lake, and the small settlement of Bradley. - 2013 Map of Coffee Creek, 2013 Print
2013 Coffee Creek2013 Print · USGSLincoln County's river systems and aviation infrastructure are documented here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the water levels of the Spirit River Flowage or locate local landmarks like the Zenith Lookout Tower and Tomahawk Regional Airport. - 2013 Map of Spirit Falls, 2013 Print
2013 Spirit Falls2013 Print · USGSSpirit Falls and the surrounding Lincoln County woodlands are documented here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the course of the Spirit River and locate rural landmarks like Wilson School Dr and Krueger Lake. - 2013 Map of Tripoli, 2013 Print
2013 Tripoli2013 Print · USGSThe river networks of Lincoln County take center stage in this 2010s-era study of the Northwoods. You can trace the rural layout of Tripoli and McCord while following the paths of the Somo River and Little Rice River. - 2015 Map of Spirit Falls, 2015 Print
2015 Spirit Falls2015 Print · USGSSpirit Falls and the surrounding Lincoln County wetlands are captured here during the mid-2010s. Local researchers can trace rural property access via Phalzgraff Rd and Wilson School Dr or follow the path of the Soma River. - 2015 Map of Tripoli, 2015 Print
2015 Tripoli2015 Print · USGSNorthern Wisconsin's timber and water networks are on full display in the mid-2010s, spanning the border of Oneida and Lincoln counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land via Wilson School Dr or locate the settlements of Tripoli and McCord along the Somo River corridor. - 2015 Map of Coffee Creek, 2015 Print
2015 Coffee Creek2015 Print · USGSLincoln County’s river systems and flowages are intricately detailed in this modern survey of the Tomahawk area. Researchers can trace land use around Lake Mohawksin, the Tomahawk Regional Airport, and small lakeside settlements like West Kraft. - 2015 Map of Bradley, 2015 Print
2015 Bradley2015 Print · USGSThe river systems of Oneida and Lincoln Counties meet here during the mid-2010s, centered on the settlement of Bradley. Researchers can trace old family footprints at Prairie Rapids Cem or explore the shorelines of Killarney Lake and Somo Lake. - 2018 Map of Spirit Falls, 2018 Print
2018 Spirit Falls2018 Print · USGSLincoln County’s wetland and river systems are shown in great detail during the late 2010s. Researchers can trace the watercourses of Krueger Lake and the Somo River, or follow the reach of local corridors like Spirit Falls Rd and Co Rd T.
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