Old Maps of Vilas County, Wisconsin for Genealogy
Trace your family roots with 144 historic maps of Vilas County. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.
- Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
- Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
- Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.
These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Vilas County's past.
Vilas County, WI maps
(144)- 1928 Map of Three Lakes
1928 Three Lakes1928 Print · USGSThe Northwoods of Vilas and Oneida Counties come into focus in the late 1920s as early motor roads begin to connect the region's vast chain of lakes. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Mayo Sch, the settlement of Hutchinson, and the original footprints of Eagle River and Three Lakes. - 1930 Map of Robbins
1930 Robbins1930 Print · USGSThe Vilas and Oneida County lake country comes into focus in the early 1930s as tourism and industry overlap. Locate vanished rural schoolhouses like Evergreen Sch. and Sebastian Sch. or trace the early path of the Chicago and Northwestern RR.2 unique versions available - 1938 Map of Phelps, 1946 Print
1938 Phelps1946 Print · USGSVilas County's northern lakes and timberlands come into focus during the late 1930s, showing a landscape defined by the Michigan-Wisconsin state line and new conservation camps. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life at the Augustus Adolphus Ch, Conover Cem, and the CCC Camp near Phelps. - 1938 Map of Minocqua, 1955 Print
1938 Minocqua1955 Print · USGSOneida and Vilas Counties are shown as a thriving Northwoods destination in the late thirties, when rail lines still delivered visitors to the lakefronts. Trace the footprints of local life at Hall Sch, Evergreen Cem, and the Muskellunge Fire Tower.2 unique versions available - 1938 Map of Alvin, 1956 Print
1938 Alvin1956 Print · USGSForest and Vilas counties appear here in the late 1930s as centers of logging and new federal conservation efforts. You can trace the path of the Lumber RR, find remote Depression-era CCC Camp sites, and locate landmarks like the Jones Dam Fire Tower.2 unique versions available - 1938 Map of Three Lakes, 1956 Print
1938 Three Lakes1956 Print · USGSThe lake country of Oneida and Vilas counties is shown here in the late 1930s, capturing the early layout of regional resorts and logging outposts. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Three Lakes, Sanborn Sch, and the Chicago and Northwestern rail line.2 unique versions available - 1938 Map of Robbins, 1957 Print
1938 Robbins1957 Print · USGSNorthern Wisconsin’s lake country was a mosaic of rural school districts and new hydroelectric power in the late 1930s. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Kuehn Sch and Bohemian Sch or trace the early Rhinelander Trail.2 unique versions available - 1938 Map of Lac Du Flambeau, 1959 Print
1938 Lac Du Flambeau1959 Print · USGSThe Wisconsin lake district appears in detail during the late 1930s, showing the early infrastructure of the northern woods. Researchers can trace the Chicago and Northwestern rail line and locate community landmarks like Marlands Sch and the Flambeau Fire Tower.2 unique versions available - 1939 Map of Trout Lake
1939 Trout Lake1939 Print · USGSNorthern Wisconsin's lake country is captured here in the late thirties as the region transitioned into a premier outdoor destination. Trace the development of Boulder Junction, the locations of a CCC Camp, and fire suppression lookouts like the Boulder Fire Tower. - 1939 Map of Lac Du Flambeau
1939 Lac Du Flambeau1939 Print · USGSWisconsin's lake country is captured here in the late thirties, documenting a landscape defined by the intersection of tribal lands and national forests. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail stops and rural schoolhouses like Marlands Sch, Hasener, and the Lac du Flambeau Sta. - 1939 Map of Winchester
1939 Winchester1939 Print · USGSWisconsin's lake-strewn Northwoods are documented here in the late thirties as the region transitioned into a destination for conservation and recreation. Researchers can locate Depression-era infrastructure like the CCC Camp or trace family roots near Winchester, Spider Lake Sch, and Powell.2 unique versions available - 1941 Map of Pike Lake, 1952 Print
1941 Pike Lake1952 Print · USGSPrice County timberland and lake country are captured here at the end of the 1930s as the river-and-rail economy transitioned toward forest management. Genealogists and historians can locate the Riley Creek CCC Camp, the Shady Knoll Sch, and landmarks like the South Fork Fire Tower.3 unique versions available - 1942 Map of Pike Lake
1942 Pike Lake1942 Print · USGSPrice County and the surrounding lake country are documented here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape shaped by timber and early recreation. Researchers can trace the Riley Creek CCC Camp, the Shady Knoll Sch, and landmarks like the South Fork Fire Tower. - 1945 Map of Three Lakes, 1946 Print
1945 Three Lakes1946 Print · USGSThe Wisconsin Northwoods are seen here during the mid-1940s, a landscape defined by a sprawling lakeland and the Chicago and Northwestern railroad. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Three Lakes and find rural landmarks like Evergreen Sch and Jones Dam.3 unique versions available - 1945 Map of Robbins, 1946 Print
1945 Robbins1946 Print · USGSWisconsin's Northwoods come alive in this mid-century survey of the lake country around the Vilas and Oneida county line. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous rural schoolhouses like Lake Kathan Sch and forgotten sites like Wakefield and Robbins. - 1946 Map of Winchester
1946 Winchester1946 Print · USGSNorthern Wisconsin's lake country was a landscape of remote settlements and timber management during the mid-forties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of early communities at Winchester and Presque Isle, or locate the Winegar Church and the regional CCC Camp. - 1946 Map of Star Lake
1946 Star Lake1946 Print · USGSVilas County was a landscape of deep woods and glacial lakes in the late thirties as the timber era gave way to early tourism. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago and Northwestern Line rail corridor and find early landmarks like the Monahan Fire Tower and Star Lake settlement. - 1946 Map of Minocqua
1946 Minocqua1946 Print · USGSThe Wisconsin Northwoods thrive in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of glacial lakes and bustling rail-connected resort towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural institutions like Faulkner Sch, the State Fish Hatchery, and the Evergreen Ch. - 1946 Map of Alvin
1946 Alvin1946 Print · USGSNortheastern Wisconsin’s timberlands are shown here in the late 1930s as federal forestry and recreation infrastructure began to reshape the woods. Trace the locations of early CCC Camps, fire lookouts like the Jones Dam Fire Tower, and recreational sites such as Griswolds Camp on Butternut Lake. - 1946 Map of Lac Du Flambeau
1946 Lac Du Flambeau1946 Print · USGSOneida and Vilas counties are seen here in the mid-1940s, a time when the lake country was defined by timber management and rail access. Genealogists can locate the Marlands Sch and Lac du Flambeau Sta along the Chicago and Northwestern line. - 1946 Map of Trout Lake
1946 Trout Lake1946 Print · USGSVilas County and the Michigan border are captured here during the late 1930s, showcasing a landscape of dense lakes and early forest management. Local historians can trace the development of Boulder Junction, the presence of a CCC Camp, and the historic State Forest Headquarters. - 1949 Map of Trout Lake
1949 Trout Lake1949 Print · USGSThe Vilas County lake country is captured here during the post-war years, showcasing a dense network of waterways and early conservation sites. Researchers can locate the CCC Camp, the settlement of Boulder Junction, and the Boulder Fire Tower. - 1949 Map of Minocqua
1949 Minocqua1949 Print · USGSThe heart of the Wisconsin Northwoods is captured here at mid-century, defined by a dense tapestry of lakes and early railroad corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named schools and early lakeside settlements like Arbor Vitae, Sayner, and Hazelhurst. - 1950 Map of Pike Lake
1950 Pike Lake1950 Print · USGSNorthern Wisconsin's timber and lake country comes to life in the mid-century, showing a landscape shaped by conservation and seasonal recreation. Local historians can trace the locations of the Riley Creek CCC Camp, Shady Knoll Sch, and numerous family-named landmarks like Patterson Lake. - 1950 Map of Phelps
1950 Phelps1950 Print · USGSVilas County's lake country is captured here during the mid-century, showing the development of Phelps and Land O' Lakes along the state line. Researchers can trace the Chicago and Northwestern rail line and locate the Augustus Adolphus Ch or the C C C Camp near Afterglow Lake.
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