Old Maps of Rusk, Wisconsin for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 30 historic maps of Rusk. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
  • Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
  • Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.

Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Rusk.


Rusk, WI maps

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  1. 1948 Map of Weyerhauser, 1964 Print
    1948 Map of Weyerhauser, 1964 Print
    1948 Weyerhauser
    1964 Print · USGS
    Rusk County at mid-century is a landscape of glacial lakes and tight-knit rural districts organized around the Soo Line railroad. Genealogists can locate long-lost rural institutions including Pleasant Hill Sch, the Indian Cem, and the historic townsite of Apollonia.

  2. 1950 Map of Weyerhauser
    1950 Map of Weyerhauser
    1950 Weyerhauser
    1950 Print · USGS
    Rusk County at the dawn of the 1950s reveals a transition from timber-driven rail towns to a landscape of lakeside communities. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Indian Cem, the Stan Lookout Tower, and numerous rural schoolhouses including Amacoy Sch.

  3. 1951 Map of Chetek, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Chetek, 1953 Print
    1951 Chetek
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Chetek region in the early fifties shows a landscape of interconnected glacial lakes and growing rail towns. Trace the history of rural education and transport through local landmarks like Edgewood Sch and the CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTERN railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Rice Lake, 1967 Print
    1953 Map of Rice Lake, 1967 Print
    1953 Rice Lake
    1967 Print · USGS
    Northwest Wisconsin during the mid-fifties reveals a landscape defined by timber, rail, and water. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of river towns like Ladysmith and Rice Lake along the Soo Line and Chicago and North Western railroads.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1959 Map of Rice Lake
    1959 Map of Rice Lake
    1959 Rice Lake
    1959 Print · USGS
    Northwest Wisconsin in the late fifties was a land of expanding road networks and deep-seated timber history. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Soo Line RR and Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha Ry as they link settlements from Spooner to Medford.

  6. 1972 Map of Chain Lake, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Chain Lake, 1974 Print
    1972 Chain Lake
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Northwoods of Wisconsin are captured in the early seventies, showcasing a dense network of glacial lakes and wilderness along the Rusk and Chippewa county line. Researchers can trace remote campsites like Two Bear Camp and local landmarks like Stang Lookout Tower or the Townhall.

  7. 1972 Map of Weyerhauser, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Weyerhauser, 1974 Print
    1972 Weyerhauser
    1974 Print · USGS
    Rusk County at the start of the 1970s is a landscape of glacial hills and timbered wetlands centered on the railroad village of Weyerhauser. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at the Polish Cem or locate old homesteads along Norwegian Road and McDermott Rd.

  8. 1978 Map of Moose Ear Lake, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Moose Ear Lake, 1979 Print
    1978 Moose Ear Lake
    1979 Print · USGS
    Northern Wisconsin lake country is captured here in the late seventies, showing the complex shorelines and rural life of the Chetek area. You can trace family history at the Johnson Cem or locate old community landmarks like Bass Lake Ch and the Chicago and North Western rail line.

  9. 1978 Map of Strickland, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Strickland, 1979 Print
    1978 Strickland
    1979 Print · USGS
    Barron and Rusk counties were defined by heavy timber and glacial lakes in the late seventies. Family historians can trace the Soo Line rail corridor through old stops at Lehigh and Strickland, or locate family landmarks near Perdziak Lake.

  10. 1980 Map of Bloomer
    1980 Map of Bloomer
    1980 Bloomer
    1980 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Wisconsin at the start of the eighties shows a landscape deeply connected to its rivers and rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Bloomer, Ladysmith, and Chetek or locate local landmarks like Brunet Island State Park and the Soo Line rail corridors.

  11. 2010 Map of Moose Ear Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Moose Ear Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Moose Ear Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Rusk, including Chetek, Dovre, and other nearby areas

  12. 2010 Map of Strickland, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Strickland, 2010 Print
    2010 Strickland
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Rusk, including Sumner, Strickland, and other nearby areas

  13. 2010 Map of Weyerhaeuser, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Weyerhaeuser, 2010 Print
    2010 Weyerhaeuser
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Rusk, including Weyerhaeuser, Strickland, and other nearby areas

  14. 2010 Map of Chain Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Chain Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Chain Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Rusk, including Big Bend, Sampson, and other nearby areas

  15. 2013 Map of Strickland, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Strickland, 2013 Print
    2013 Strickland
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Rusk, including Sumner, Strickland, and other nearby areas

  16. 2013 Map of Moose Ear Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Moose Ear Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Moose Ear Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Rusk, including Chetek, Dovre, and other nearby areas

  17. 2013 Map of Chain Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Chain Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Chain Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Rusk, including Big Bend, Sampson, and other nearby areas

  18. 2013 Map of Weyerhaeuser, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Weyerhaeuser, 2013 Print
    2013 Weyerhaeuser
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Rusk, including Weyerhaeuser, Strickland, and other nearby areas

  19. 2015 Map of Weyerhaeuser, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Weyerhaeuser, 2015 Print
    2015 Weyerhaeuser
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Rusk, including Weyerhaeuser, Strickland, and other nearby areas

  20. 2015 Map of Moose Ear Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Moose Ear Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Moose Ear Lake
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Rusk, including Chetek, Dovre, and other nearby areas

  21. 2015 Map of Strickland, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Strickland, 2015 Print
    2015 Strickland
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Rusk, including Sumner, Strickland, and other nearby areas

  22. 2015 Map of Chain Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Chain Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Chain Lake
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Rusk, including Big Bend, Sampson, and other nearby areas

  23. 2018 Map of Strickland, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Strickland, 2018 Print
    2018 Strickland
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Rusk, including Sumner, Strickland, and other nearby areas

  24. 2018 Map of Weyerhaeuser, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Weyerhaeuser, 2018 Print
    2018 Weyerhaeuser
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Rusk, including Weyerhaeuser, Strickland, and other nearby areas

  25. 2018 Map of Moose Ear Lake, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Moose Ear Lake, 2018 Print
    2018 Moose Ear Lake
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Rusk, including Chetek, Dovre, and other nearby areas

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