Old Maps of Pelican, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

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Pelican, WI maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Monico, 1955 Print
    1940 Map of Monico, 1955 Print
    1940 Monico
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Northwoods of Oneida and Forest counties are captured here just before the mid-century, defined by the crossing of major rail lines and a maze of glacial lakes. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early footprints of Monico, Jennings, and Nashville, or locate local landmarks like Forest Home Cem.

  2. 1940 Map of Rhinelander, 1961 Print
    1940 Map of Rhinelander, 1961 Print
    1940 Rhinelander
    1961 Print · USGS
    Rhinelander and the surrounding lake country are captured here in the early 1940s, just as the rail-and-timber era had matured. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school districts like Burkhart Sch and Clovernook Sch or locate the Our Saviour Ch among the region's many lakes.

  3. 1949 Map of Rhinelander
    1949 Map of Rhinelander
    1949 Rhinelander
    1949 Print · USGS
    Northern Wisconsin lake country comes alive in this late 1940s survey centered on the bustling hub of Rhinelander. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western Railway or locate rural landmarks like Trotier Sch and Emden Sch.

  4. 1950 Map of Monico
    1950 Map of Monico
    1950 Monico
    1950 Print · USGS
    Oneida County at mid-century is a landscape of glacial lakes and critical rail junctions during the height of the timber and transport era. Researchers can trace rural school locations like Wolf River Sch and rail outposts including Starks, Gagen, and Lennox.

  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. 1965 Map of Starks, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Starks, 1966 Print
    1965 Starks
    1966 Print · USGS
    Oneida County's Northwoods character is on full display in the mid-sixties, defined by its rail junctions and glacial lake basins. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Starks and Gagen, noting the locations of Stella Sch and Townhall.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1965 Map of Monico, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Monico, 1967 Print
    1965 Monico
    1967 Print · USGS
    Oneida County's Northwoods landscape is captured here in the mid-1960s, centered on the rail-junction town of Monico. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western railway or locate landmarks like Pentecost Ch and the Beck Lookout Tower.

  9. 1966 Map of Rhinelander, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Rhinelander, 1968 Print
    1966 Rhinelander
    1968 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Rhinelander is captured here at the intersection of major rail lines and a dense network of glacial lakes. Local historians can trace the footprints of old rural schools like Pine Lake Sch, find early neighborhood churches such as Our Saviour Ch, and locate family sites near Roosevelt or Malvern.

  10. 1982 Map of Rhinelander, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Rhinelander, 1983 Print
    1982 Rhinelander
    1983 Print · USGS
    Rhinelander and the surrounding lake country of Oneida County are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a region defined by its timber and water heritage. Genealogists and local researchers can locate landmarks like St Marys Cemetery, Pioneer Park, and the historic Chicago and Northwestern rail line.

  11. 1982 Map of Lake Julia, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Lake Julia, 1983 Print
    1982 Lake Julia
    1983 Print · USGS
    Oneida and Lincoln counties come together in this early 1980s portrait of the Wisconsin Northwoods, where recreation and industry meet. Researchers can pinpoint Nicolet College, the Powerplant at the rapids, and local landmarks like Our Saviour Ch and Almon County Park.

  12. 1982 Map of Moen Lake, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Moen Lake, 1983 Print
    1982 Moen Lake
    1983 Print · USGS
    Oneida County's northwoods were a complex network of glacial lakes and small settlements in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the Soo Line rail corridor through Roosevelt and locate landmarks like the Foursquare Ch and Sowinski Landing Field.

  13. 1982 Map of George Lake, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of George Lake, 1983 Print
    1982 George Lake
    1983 Print · USGS
    Oneida County's Northwoods landscape is captured here in the early eighties, defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and the winding Pelican River. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the County Forest or locate family landmarks near George Lake, Clear Lake, and Shingle Mill Lake.

  14. 1989 Map of Rhinelander, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Rhinelander, 1990 Print
    1989 Rhinelander
    1990 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  15. 2022 Map of George Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of George Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 George Lake
    2022 Print · USGS
    Oneida County's lake country is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the settlement of Malvern. Trace local family history and land use through named landmarks like George Lake, Little Bass Lake, and the winding Pelican River.

  16. 2022 Map of Rhinelander, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Rhinelander, 2022 Print
    2022 Rhinelander
    2022 Print · USGS
    Rhinelander and the surrounding Northwoods lake country appear here in a detailed contemporary survey. Researchers can trace the city's modern layout from the Oneida County Courthouse to the shores of Boom Lake and the Forest Home Cem.

  17. 2022 Map of Monico, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Monico, 2022 Print
    2022 Monico
    2022 Print · USGS
    Oneida County's glacial lake country is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the crossroads at Monico. Researchers can trace local heritage at Monico Cem and Schoepke Cem or explore the complex shoreline of Pelican Lake.

  18. 2022 Map of Starks, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Starks, 2022 Print
    2022 Starks
    2022 Print · USGS
    Oneida County's Northwoods landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a region defined by its glacial lakes and rural outposts. Researchers can locate small settlements like Starks and Gagen while tracing the waters of Stella Lake, Ginty Lake, and Starks Spring.

  19. 2022 Map of Moen Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Moen Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Moen Lake
    2022 Print · USGS
    Oneida County's glacial lake country is revealed here just after the turn of the twenty-first century, centered on the Moen Lake Chain. Researchers can trace the shoreline developments of Moen Lake and Lake Thompson or locate the Northland Memorial Park near Rhinelander.

  20. 2023 Map of Lake Julia, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Lake Julia, 2023 Print
    2023 Lake Julia
    2023 Print · USGS
    Oneida and Lincoln counties meet in this lake-rich landscape south of Rhinelander during the early 2020s. Genealogists and local historians can locate the community of Jeffris, trace the Wisconsin River corridor, and find landmarks like Nicolet Technical College.

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