1970s Maps of Polk County, Wisconsin

1. 1974 Map of Frederic SW, 1976 Print

   

   1974 Frederic SW

   1976 Print · USGS

   Northwestern Wisconsin's agricultural and lake country is captured here during the mid-seventies via high-resolution aerial imagery. Trace the rural development and land patterns around the village of Luck as they appeared decades ago.

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4. 1974 Map of Balsam Lake SE, 1976 Print

   

   1974 Balsam Lake SE

   1976 Print · USGS

   Amery and Clear Lake are captured in this mid-1970s aerial survey of Polk County during a period of steady agricultural use. Genealogists and local historians can trace property boundaries and the established street grids of AMERY and CLEAR LAKE.

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7. 1974 Map of Milltown SE, 1976 Print

   

   1974 Milltown SE

   1976 Print · USGS

   Mid-1970s Polk County comes into sharp focus in this aerial study of the dairy and timber lands surrounding the village of Milltown. Genealogists and local historians can trace exact 1970s farmstead footprints and property lines across the rural landscape.

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10. 1974 Map of Frederic NE, 1976 Print

    

    1974 Frederic NE

    1976 Print · USGS

    Northwestern Wisconsin is captured in the mid-1970s through high-altitude aerial photography. Local history researchers can trace the agricultural footprint and forest boundaries surrounding the settlement of Clam Falls.

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13. 1974 Map of St. Croix Dalles SW, 1976 Print

    

    1974 St. Croix Dalles SW

    1976 Print · USGS

    Polk County farmland and riverfront settlements appear in high-altitude detail during the mid-1970s. Trace the historical footprints of Osceola and Dresser to see how these communities and their surrounding fields were organized decades ago.

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16. 1974 Map of Balsam Lake NW, 1976 Print

    

    1974 Balsam Lake NW

    1976 Print · USGS

    The lakeside community and surrounding farmsteads of Polk County are captured in detailed aerial imagery from the mid-seventies. Trace property lines and shorelines around Balsam Lake as they appeared decades ago.

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19. 1974 Map of St. Croix Dalles SE, 1976 Print

    

    1974 St. Croix Dalles SE

    1976 Print · USGS

    Agricultural land and glacial lakes define this pocket of Polk County during the mid-seventies. Researchers can examine the detailed field patterns and natural drainage systems surrounding the Apple River on this overhead survey.

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22. 1974 Map of Milltown NW, 1976 Print

    

    1974 Milltown NW

    1976 Print · USGS

    Burnett County lands are captured in sharp detail in the mid-1970s, showing the precise intersection of Wisconsin timber and farmland. Local historians and land researchers can trace property boundaries and farmstead footprints near the settlement of Trade River.

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25. 1974 Map of Scandia, 1976 Print

    

    1974 Scandia

    1976 Print · USGS

    The lakeside community of Scandia and the St. Croix River valley are captured in the mid-1970s before modern development. Researchers can trace family sites near Elim Cem, St Francis Xavier Ch, and the banks of Bone Lake.

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28. 1974 Map of Milltown SW, 1976 Print

    

    1974 Milltown SW

    1976 Print · USGS

    Wisconsin's rural dairy and timber lands are captured in photographic detail in the mid-1970s. Trace the winding St Croix River and locate the small rural center of Cushing amidst a landscape of glacial lakes and farmsteads.

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31. 1974 Map of Balsam Lake SW, 1976 Print

    

    1974 Balsam Lake SW

    1976 Print · USGS

    Polk County land use is captured here in the mid-seventies, showing the transition from agricultural fields to the edge of the lake country. Local historians can trace the early layout of Wanderoos and the undeveloped shoreline of Wapogasset Lake.

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34. 1974 Map of St. Croix Dalles NE, 1976 Print

    

    1974 St. Croix Dalles NE

    1976 Print · USGS

    Polk County, Wisconsin, is captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey, showing a landscape of productive dairy farms and deep northern lakes. Local researchers can trace the detailed layout of Centuria and the surrounding township road network during this era.

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37. 1974 Map of St Croix Dalles NW, 1976 Print

    

    1974 St Croix Dalles NW

    1976 Print · USGS

    The river valley between Minnesota and Wisconsin is captured during the mid-1970s, showing a landscape defined by agriculture and woodland. Trace the early development of St Croix Falls and Taylors Falls along the banks of the St Croix River.

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40. 1974 Map of Milltown NE, 1976 Print

    

    1974 Milltown NE

    1976 Print · USGS

    Northwestern Wisconsin’s glaciated terrain is captured in detail during the mid-seventies through this aerial survey. Local historians and land researchers can trace the development of small-town rural life near Atlas and study the historic footprint of farming across this lake-heavy landscape.

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43. 1974 Map of Frederic NW, 1976 Print

    

    1974 Frederic NW

    1976 Print · USGS

    Northwest Wisconsin's agricultural and forest lands are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the rural layout of Polk County. Genealogists and land researchers can trace the settlement of Lewis and the specific boundaries of period woodlots and farmsteads.

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46. 1974 Map of Frederic SE, 1976 Print

    

    1974 Frederic SE

    1976 Print · USGS

    In the mid-1970s, the glacial landscape of Polk County was captured in this detailed aerial orthophoto. Researchers can trace the exact alignment of Highway 48 and examine the layout of rural farmsteads and forested woodlots across this characteristic Wisconsin terrain.

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49. 1974 Map of Balsam Lake NE, 1976 Print

    

    1974 Balsam Lake NE

    1976 Print · USGS

    Northwestern Wisconsin’s glacial terrain and agricultural grid are preserved in this mid-seventies aerial survey. Researchers can trace the boundaries of rural homesteads and identify precise land use patterns along the Range line and throughout the lake-dotted landscape.

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52. 1974 Map of Somerset North, 1977 Print

    

    1974 Somerset North

    1977 Print · USGS

    The St. Croix and Apple Rivers meet in this mid-seventies landscape of western Wisconsin dairy farms and river-fed flowages. Researchers can trace rural lineages at Oak Grove Cem or locate old industrial and leisure sites like the Apple River Falls and the Chair Lift.

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55. 1974 Map of New Richmond North, 1977 Print

    

    1974 New Richmond North

    1977 Print · USGS

    Northwestern Wisconsin in the mid-seventies reveals a network of river-bound settlements and rail lines connecting the rural townships of St. Croix County. Local historians and genealogists can trace the locations of Oakland Cem, the Cedar Lake Sch, and small hamlets like Huntington and Johannesburg.

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58. 1975 Map of Stillwater

    

    1975 Stillwater

    1975 Print · USGS

    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the urban growth of Minneapolis and St Paul. Researchers can trace old rail corridors of the Northern Pacific RR and locate tribal lands at the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation.

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61. 1975 Map of Forest, 1978 Print

    

    1975 Forest

    1978 Print · USGS

    Wisconsin's western dairy and wetlands country is mapped here in the mid-seventies, highlighting the rural communities of St. Croix and Polk Counties. Trace the Chicago and North Western rail line and conservation sites like the Cylon State Public Hunting Grounds.

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64. 1975 Map of Deer Park, 1978 Print

    

    1975 Deer Park

    1978 Print · USGS

    Deer Park and Stanton are captured in the mid-1970s, showcasing a landscape where railroad commerce meets the wetlands of northern St. Croix County. Researchers can trace the heritage of local parishes and families at East Emanuel Ch, Calvary Cem, and Wagon Landing Cem.

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67. 1975 Map of Graytown, 1978 Print

    

    1975 Graytown

    1978 Print · USGS

    Small farming settlements and the headwaters of the Willow River define this western Wisconsin region in the mid-seventies. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Sunnyside Sch, Reeve, and the Old Grade Railroad.

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70. 1978 Map of Centuria, 1979 Print

    

    1978 Centuria

    1979 Print · USGS

    Polk County at the end of the 1970s shows a landscape of small rural settlements and scattered family burial grounds. Genealogists can trace local roots at Fristad Cem and St John Cem while exploring the rail corridor of the Soo Line.

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73. 1978 Map of Range, 1979 Print

    

    1978 Range

    1979 Print · USGS

    Polk County's lake-strewn landscape is captured here in the late 1970s, showcasing the rural crossroads and wetland conservation areas of western Wisconsin. Genealogists can trace family footprints at St Marys Cem or Elim Ch, and locate old township hubs like Range and Bunyan.

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