Old Maps of Dunbar, Wisconsin for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Dunbar with 30 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Dunbar has changed over the decades.


Dunbar, WI maps

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  1. 1939 Map of Dunbar, 1955 Print
    1939 Map of Dunbar, 1955 Print
    1939 Dunbar
    1955 Print · USGS
    The town of Dunbar and surrounding Marinette County lands are shown here in the late 1930s, caught between the era of heavy rail and emerging forest roads. You can trace early schoolhouses like McKinley Sch, find landmarks like the Dunbar Fire Tower, and locate the crossing at Carney Rapids.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1941 Map of Dunbar
    1941 Map of Dunbar
    1941 Dunbar
    1941 Print · USGS
    Marinette and Florence Counties are shown here just before the war, when rail lines and rural schools still defined northern Wisconsin life. Genealogists and historians can trace families near Dunbar or locate local landmarks like the Dunbar Fire Tower and Merriman Sch.

  3. 1947 Map of Dunbar
    1947 Map of Dunbar
    1947 Dunbar
    1947 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Wisconsin’s logging and rail history is on full display here in the late 1940s, centered on the junction at Dunbar. Local historians can trace the paths of two major railroads and locate vanished community landmarks like the Dunbar Fire Tower and Pike Ridge Sch.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 1972 Map of Dunbar NE, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Dunbar NE, 1974 Print
    1972 Dunbar NE
    1974 Print · USGS
    Marinette County was a hub of timber and rail activity in the early seventies, where major lines like the Soo Line crossed the landscape. Researchers can trace the network of old rural routes like Threemile Road and locate landmarks like the Dunbar Lookout Tower.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1972 Map of Town Corner Lake, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Town Corner Lake, 1974 Print
    1972 Town Corner Lake
    1974 Print · USGS
    Marinette County's glacial lake country is captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape shaped by conservation and recreation. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Lindquist Lake, the remote Holmes Junction, and the Beecher Ch.

  8. 1972 Map of Dunbar, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Dunbar, 1974 Print
    1972 Dunbar
    1974 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, the Marinette County wilderness around Dunbar was still deeply marked by its timber and rail history. Trace the legacy of northern Wisconsin industry through the Soo Line, an Old Railroad Grade, and the site of an old CCC Camp.

  9. 1972 Map of Twelvefoot Falls, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Twelvefoot Falls, 1974 Print
    1972 Twelvefoot Falls
    1974 Print · USGS
    Marinette County’s cascading river system is captured here in the early seventies, centered on the townships of Dunbar and Athelstane. Outdoor enthusiasts and local historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade and locate numerous cascades like Twelvefoot Falls and Horseshoe Falls.

  10. 1991 Map of Iron Mountain
    1991 Map of Iron Mountain
    1991 Iron Mountain
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Michigan-Wisconsin borderlands appear here in the early nineties, centered on the industrial corridor along the Menominee River. Local researchers can trace the Soo Line through remote timber settlements or locate mining sites like the Bradley Mine and Trader Mine.

  11. 2010 Map of Twelvefoot Falls, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Twelvefoot Falls, 2010 Print
    2010 Twelvefoot Falls
    2010 Print · USGS
    Marinette County’s northern woods are defined here by a series of cataracts along the river system in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the winding paths to Twelvefoot Falls, Eighteenfoot Falls, and family-named landmarks like Harvey Pond.

  12. 2010 Map of Dunbar, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Dunbar, 2010 Print
    2010 Dunbar
    2010 Print · USGS
    Marinette County's north woods are captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the settlement of Dunbar. Outdoor historians and researchers can trace local landmarks like Sackerson Lake, Blueberry Point, and the aviation history of the Dunbar Airport.

  13. 2010 Map of Town Corner Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Town Corner Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Town Corner Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    In the early twenty-first century, this Marinette County landscape remains a dense network of glacial lakes and river forks. Researchers can trace land features like Jackpine Knob and the Beecher Lake 3WR1552 Dam or locate family sites near Smeester School Rd.

  14. 2010 Map of Dunbar NE, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Dunbar NE, 2010 Print
    2010 Dunbar NE
    2010 Print · USGS
    Marinette County’s Northwoods are documented here just after the turn of the millennium, showing a landscape defined by the North Branch Pemebonwon River. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like the Dunbar Lookout Tower or family-named routes such as Schabels Rd and Walton Rd.

  15. 2013 Map of Dunbar NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Dunbar NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Dunbar NE
    2013 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Wisconsin’s river systems and glacial lakes are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the drainage of the N Br Pemebonwon River and locate local landmarks like the Dunbar Lookout Tower and Belgian Lake.

  16. 2013 Map of Town Corner Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Town Corner Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Town Corner Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Marinette County’s lake country is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by glacial waters and river bends. Researchers can trace the banks of the North Branch Pike River to find Bull Falls or explore the secluded shores of Town Corner Lake.

  17. 2013 Map of Twelvefoot Falls, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Twelvefoot Falls, 2013 Print
    2013 Twelvefoot Falls
    2013 Print · USGS
    Marinette County’s waterfall country is captured here during the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by the branching Pike River. Trace the path of the water through Twelvefoot Falls, Eighteenfoot Falls, and Horseshoe Falls along the forest road network.

  18. 2013 Map of Dunbar, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Dunbar, 2013 Print
    2013 Dunbar
    2013 Print · USGS
    Northern Marinette County is documented here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the settlement of Dunbar. Researchers can map the intricate drainage systems of the S Br Pemebonwon River and find landmarks like Spur Lake and Blueberry Point.

  19. 2015 Map of Dunbar NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Dunbar NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Dunbar NE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Marinette County timberlands and glacial lakes are documented here in the years following the millennium. Genealogists and hikers can trace family-named routes like Swandullas Ln or explore the drainage of the N Br Pemebonwon River and Belgian Lake.

  20. 2015 Map of Dunbar, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Dunbar, 2015 Print
    2015 Dunbar
    2015 Print · USGS
    The community of Dunbar and the surrounding Northwoods appear in detail during the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace the waterways of the North Branch Pike River and locate family-named routes like Osterberg Pkwy and landmarks such as Blueberry Point.

  21. 2015 Map of Twelvefoot Falls, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Twelvefoot Falls, 2015 Print
    2015 Twelvefoot Falls
    2015 Print · USGS
    Marinette County’s waterfall country is captured here in the mid-2010s, showcasing a landscape shaped by the Pike River and its many branches. Trace the locations of Twelvefoot Falls, Eighteenfoot Falls, and the Iron Snowshoe Trl through this northwoods terrain.

  22. 2015 Map of Town Corner Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Town Corner Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Town Corner Lake
    2015 Print · USGS
    Marinette County in the mid-2010s reveals a landscape of dense Northwoods water systems and remote settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks and infrastructure from Amberg to Town Corner Lake, including the Red Roof Airport and Northland International University.

  23. 2018 Map of Town Corner Lake, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Town Corner Lake, 2018 Print
    2018 Town Corner Lake
    2018 Print · USGS
    Marinette County's glacial landscape is defined by its dense clusters of water and winding river branches in this recent survey. Local researchers can trace family landmarks and rural infrastructure along Smeester School Rd, Red Roof Airport, and the shores of Town Corner Lake.

  24. 2018 Map of Twelvefoot Falls, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Twelvefoot Falls, 2018 Print
    2018 Twelvefoot Falls
    2018 Print · USGS
    Marinette County’s waterfalls and forest networks are captured here in the late twenty-teens. Outdoor enthusiasts and local historians can trace paths to Twelvefoot Falls or locate Disney Lake and the winding Iron Snowshoe Trl.

  25. 2018 Map of Dunbar, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Dunbar, 2018 Print
    2018 Dunbar
    2018 Print · USGS
    The settlement of Dunbar and its surrounding Northwoods river systems are shown here in the late twenty-teens. Trace the drainage of the North Branch Pike River and find local landmarks like Blueberry Point, Sackerson Lake, and the historic CCC Camp Rd.

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