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1970s Maps of Vilas County, Wisconsin

Explore 10 historic maps of Vilas County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Vilas County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Vilas County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Vilas County, WI maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Sugar Camp, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Sugar Camp, 1972 Print
    1970 Sugar Camp
    1972 Print · USGS
    Oneida County's lake-studded landscape is captured here in the early seventies, centered on the settlement of Sugar Camp. Local historians and genealogists can trace property lines near Sugar Camp Lake, locate the Indian Lookout Tower, and explore the northern woods of the American Legion State Forest.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1970 Map of Eagle River West, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Eagle River West, 1972 Print
    1970 Eagle River West
    1972 Print · USGS
    Vilas and Oneida Counties appear here as a interconnected network of Northwoods lakes and timberlands during the early 1970s. Trace the industrial and civic landscape through the Chicago and North Western rail line, the Otter Rapids Dam, and the Fairground.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1970 Map of Three Lakes, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Three Lakes, 1972 Print
    1970 Three Lakes
    1972 Print · USGS
    Oneida County's lake country is captured here in the early seventies, showcasing a landscape of sprawling wetlands and growing lakeside communities. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line and locate landmarks like the Seventh Day Adventist church or the Drive-in Theater.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1970 Map of Eagle River East, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Eagle River East, 1972 Print
    1970 Eagle River East
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Eagle River chain of lakes is shown here at the height of its mid-century recreation era, centered on the historic town and rail line. Researchers can trace the development of the shoreline through many named summer camps and landmarks like Burnt Rollways Dam, Eagle Lake, and Camp Manito-wish.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1970 Map of Alvin NW, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Alvin NW, 1972 Print
    1970 Alvin NW
    1972 Print · USGS
    Forest County's wilderness is documented here in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape defined by the Nicolet National Forest. You can trace old shoreline features and forest access points near Butternut Lake, Franklin Lake, and the Luna-White Deer Campground.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1970 Map of St. Germain, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of St. Germain, 1972 Print
    1970 St. Germain
    1972 Print · USGS
    Vilas and Oneida counties are captured here in the 1970s, a landscape defined by its glacial lakes and the expansive timberlands of the state forest. Genealogists and local historians can locate the St Germain Cem and trace the original paths of Birchwood Drive and Juve Road.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1970 Map of Anvil Lake, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Anvil Lake, 1972 Print
    1970 Anvil Lake
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Nicolet National Forest at the start of the 1970s reveals a pristine landscape of glacial lakes and timber. Trace early recreation sites and forest infrastructure like the Anvil Lake Lookout Tower and Military Road.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1971 Map of Pike Lake, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Pike Lake, 1973 Print
    1971 Pike Lake
    1973 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, the lake country at the junction of Price, Iron, and Vilas counties was a landscape of deep forests and interconnected waterways. Researchers can trace the Chippewa Trail, locate the Lookout Tower on Sentinel Point, and explore the shorelines of Round Lake and Pike Lake.
  25. 1971 Map of Lac Du Flambeau, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Lac Du Flambeau, 1973 Print
    1971 Lac Du Flambeau
    1973 Print · USGS
    Lac du Flambeau and its surrounding lakes are captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by water and forest. Researchers can trace the Reservation Boundary and find local landmarks like the Indian Agency and Strawberry Island.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1971 Map of Fence Lake, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Fence Lake, 1973 Print
    1971 Fence Lake
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Vilas County lake country is captured here in the early 1970s, during a time of significant recreational growth within the Lac du Flambeau Indian Reservation. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line past Marlands or locate landmarks like the Flambeau Lookout Tower.
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