1990s Maps of Vilas County, Wisconsin

1. 1990 Map of Wakefield

   

   1990 Wakefield

   1990 Print · USGS

   The Michigan-Wisconsin borderlands are captured here in the late twentieth century, showing the transition from an industrial rail-and-timber hub to a recreation-focused landscape. Trace the Chicago & North Western RR through Marenisco or locate landmarks like Agate Falls and Wakefield.

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4. 1991 Map of Iron Mountain

   

   1991 Iron Mountain

   1991 Print · USGS

   The Michigan-Wisconsin borderlands appear here in the early nineties, centered on the industrial corridor along the Menominee River. Local researchers can trace the Soo Line through remote timber settlements or locate mining sites like the Bradley Mine and Trader Mine.

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7. 1999 Map of Tenderfoot Lake, 2004 Print

   

   1999 Tenderfoot Lake

   2004 Print · USGS

   The Michigan-Wisconsin border country comes into focus in the late nineties, where the national and state forests of the Northwoods converge. Researchers can trace forest roads like Timber Wolf Road to remote landmarks including Notre Dame Ch and Fishtrap Lake.

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10. 1999 Map of Stateline Lake, 2004 Print

    

    1999 Stateline Lake

    2004 Print · USGS

    The Michigan-Wisconsin borderlands appear here in the late nineties as a dense network of forest roads and glacial lakes. Local researchers can trace the footprint of Camp Ojibway and early lakefront developments like Bobcat Lake Beach.

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13. 1999 Map of Imp Lake, 2004 Print

    

    1999 Imp Lake

    2004 Print · USGS

    The Michigan-Wisconsin borderlands appear here in the late twentieth century, centered on the lakes and forests of Gogebic County. Researchers can trace the layout of the Katakitekon Indian Village, locate the Katakitekon Indian Village Cem, and find remote points on Lac Vieux Desert like Misery Bay.

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16. 1999 Map of Presque Isle, 2004 Print

    

    1999 Presque Isle

    2004 Print · USGS

    The Vilas County lakeland at the turn of the century shows a landscape integrated into two major forests. Researchers can trace the development of recreation and conservation near Presque Isle, locating landmarks like the Dairymens Country Club, Wildcat Lookout, and Stateline Lookout.

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19. 1999 Map of Smoky Lake, 2004 Print

    

    1999 Smoky Lake

    2004 Print · USGS

    The Michigan-Wisconsin borderlands appear here in the late twentieth century as a heavily forested landscape of glacial lakes. Local historians and sportsmen can trace access points to Big Sand Lake, the Phelps Municipal Landing Strip, and secluded waters like Kaine Lake.

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22. 1999 Map of Phelps, 2004 Print

    

    1999 Phelps

    2004 Print · USGS

    Northern Vilas County is shown here just before the millennium, where the lake-studded landscape meets the Michigan border. Trace the shorelines of North Twin Lake and Long Lake, or locate landmarks like Military Hill and the town of Phelps.

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25. 1999 Map of Land O'Lakes, 2005 Print

    

    1999 Land O'Lakes

    2005 Print · USGS

    The Wisconsin-Michigan border country comes into sharp focus during the late 1990s, revealing a landscape defined by Northwoods lakes and federal forest lands. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Land O' Lakes, the Sylvania Wilderness, and the Land O' Lakes Airport.

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28. 1999 Map of Black Oak Lake, 2005 Print

    

    1999 Black Oak Lake

    2005 Print · USGS

    Vilas County and the Michigan border country are shown here in the late 1990s as a haven of glacial lakes and protected forests. Researchers can pinpoint family sites near Oak Hill Cem or trace the early campus of the Conserve Sch.

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31. 1999 Map of Thousand Island Lake, 2005 Print

    

    1999 Thousand Island Lake

    2005 Print · USGS

    The Michigan and Wisconsin borderlands are captured here at the close of the century, showing the dense lake country of the Northwoods. Genealogists and historians can trace the remote roads and landings of the Ottawa National Forest, from Indian Point on Thousand Island Lake to the secluded reaches of the Sylvania Wilderness.

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