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.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Rusk.
Rusk, WI maps
(30)- 1948 Map of Weyerhauser, 1964 Print
1948 Weyerhauser1964 Print · USGSRusk 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. - 1950 Map of Weyerhauser
1950 Weyerhauser1950 Print · USGSRusk 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. - 1951 Map of Chetek, 1953 Print
1951 Chetek1953 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1953 Map of Rice Lake, 1967 Print
1953 Rice Lake1967 Print · USGSNorthwest 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 - 1959 Map of Rice Lake
1959 Rice Lake1959 Print · USGSNorthwest 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. - 1972 Map of Chain Lake, 1974 Print
1972 Chain Lake1974 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1972 Map of Weyerhauser, 1974 Print
1972 Weyerhauser1974 Print · USGSRusk 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. - 1978 Map of Moose Ear Lake, 1979 Print
1978 Moose Ear Lake1979 Print · USGSNorthern 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. - 1978 Map of Strickland, 1979 Print
1978 Strickland1979 Print · USGSBarron 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. - 1980 Map of Bloomer
1980 Bloomer1980 Print · USGSNorthwestern 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. - 2010 Map of Moose Ear Lake, 2010 Print
2010 Moose Ear Lake2010 Print · USGSBarron County is shown in detail during the early twenty-first century, featuring the intricate chain of lakes east of Chetek. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint the Johnson Cemetery, the Eyk E2980 Dam, and the winding path of Moose Ear Creek. - 2010 Map of Strickland, 2010 Print
2010 Strickland2010 Print · USGSBarron County’s rural landscape is shown in detail during the early twenty-first century, centered on the small communities of Strickland and Lehigh. Genealogists and researchers can locate Assumption Cemetery and trace the paths of Moose Ear Creek and Rock Creek. - 2010 Map of Weyerhaeuser, 2010 Print
2010 Weyerhaeuser2010 Print · USGSWeyerhaeuser and the surrounding Rusk County lakeland are captured here during the first decade of the 2000s. Researchers can locate family heritage sites like the Polish Cemetery or trace the drainage of the Blue Hills into Cranberry Lake and Two Bear Lake. - 2010 Map of Chain Lake, 2010 Print
2010 Chain Lake2010 Print · USGSThis part of Rusk County is defined by a dense network of glacial waters and seasonal retreats during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the development of lakeside properties and access points near Stang Lookout Tower, Island Lake, and Two Bear Camp. - 2013 Map of Strickland, 2013 Print
2013 Strickland2013 Print · USGSBarron County is captured here in the early 2010s, showcasing a rural landscape defined by glacial lakes and old highway corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace the areas around Strickland, Horseman, and the unique terrain of Gundys Canyon. - 2013 Map of Moose Ear Lake, 2013 Print
2013 Moose Ear Lake2013 Print · USGSWisconsin's lakeland region east of Chetek is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by glacial waters and rural homesteads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named waters like Jacobson Lake and find the Cloud Dancer Private Airport near the shores of Lake Chetek. - 2013 Map of Chain Lake, 2013 Print
2013 Chain Lake2013 Print · USGSBig Bend and the Rusk County lake country are mapped here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and historians can trace the positions of Camp Wahdoon and Two Bear Camp, or locate the prominent Stang Lookout Tower. - 2013 Map of Weyerhaeuser, 2013 Print
2013 Weyerhaeuser2013 Print · USGSThe village of Weyerhaeuser and the surrounding Rusk County lakeland are captured here just after the first decade of the millennium. Outdoor historians and genealogists can trace the Ice Age Natl Scenic Trl or locate family sites along Historic Rd and Pleasant Ridge Rd. - 2015 Map of Weyerhaeuser, 2015 Print
2015 Weyerhaeuser2015 Print · USGSWisconsin's northern timber and rail country is captured here during the mid-2010s, centered on the village of Weyerhaeuser. Researchers can trace local heritage at the Polish Cem and Saints Peter and Paul Cem or follow the Ice Age National Scenic Trail through the Blue Hills. - 2015 Map of Moose Ear Lake, 2015 Print
2015 Moose Ear Lake2015 Print · USGSThe glacial lake country of Barron County is captured here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape defined by water and woods. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land near Johnson Cem, Tenmile Lake, or the Cloud Dancer Private Airport. - 2015 Map of Strickland, 2015 Print
2015 Strickland2015 Print · USGSBarron and Rusk counties meet in this northern Wisconsin region during the mid-2010s, showing a landscape defined by the Blue Hills and local waterways. Genealogists and researchers can trace the locations of Strickland, Lehigh, and the Assumption Cemetery. - 2015 Map of Chain Lake, 2015 Print
2015 Chain Lake2015 Print · USGSUpper Wisconsin lake country comes to life in the mid-2010s as this survey traces the intricate shorelines of the Big Bend region. Genealogists and local historians can map the many family-named roads and landmarks around Chain Lake, Island Lake, and the historic Schoolhouse Lake. - 2018 Map of Strickland, 2018 Print
2018 Strickland2018 Print · USGSThe northern Wisconsin borderlands of Barron and Rusk Counties are captured here in the late twenty-teens, showing a landscape defined by the Blue Hills. Researchers can locate the small settlements of Lehigh and Horseman or trace family lineages at the Assumption Cem. - 2018 Map of Weyerhaeuser, 2018 Print
2018 Weyerhaeuser2018 Print · USGSRusk County’s glacial landscapes and the village of Weyerhaeuser are shown here as they appeared in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family-named roads and locate sites like the Polish Cem or Saints Peter and Paul Cem. - 2018 Map of Moose Ear Lake, 2018 Print
2018 Moose Ear Lake2018 Print · USGSThe lake-strewn country east of Chetek is captured here in the late 2010s at the junction of Barron, Rusk, and Chippewa counties. Researchers can trace rural cemeteries like Johnson Cem, flight paths near Cloud Dancer Private Airport, and the shorelines of Moose Ear Lake and Bass Lake.
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