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Old Maps of Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 32 historic maps of Manitowish Waters. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Manitowish Waters, WI maps

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  1. 1939 Map of Winchester
    1939 Map of Winchester
    1939 Winchester
    1939 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin'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
  4. 1946 Map of Winchester
    1946 Map of Winchester
    1946 Winchester
    1946 Print · USGS
    Northern 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.
  7. 1955 Map of Winchester, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Winchester, 1957 Print
    1955 Winchester
    1957 Print · USGS
    Vilas County's lake country is captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of state forest lands and tribal geography. Trace the old rail lines of the Chicago and Northwestern or locate landmarks like Birch Lake Sch and the Cranberry Bogs.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1958 Map of Iron River, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Iron River, 1968 Print
    1958 Iron River
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula in the late fifties is captured here as a landscape of timber, iron, and rail. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stops like Mass Station or explore the coastlines of Lake Gogebic and Keweenaw Bay.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1960 Map of Iron River
    1960 Map of Iron River
    1960 Iron River
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula’s western reaches are shown in the late fifties, featuring the industrial infrastructure of the Copper Country and the vast Ottawa National Forest. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Milwaukee Road through settlements like Bruce Crossing and the White Pine Mine.
  16. 1961 Map of Iron River
    1961 Map of Iron River
    1961 Iron River
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin are shown here in the early 1960s, a landscape defined by the iron range and vast timberlands. Researchers can trace the legacy of mining and rail transport through Caspian, the Lac Du Flambeau Indian Reservation, and the Milwaukee Road.
  19. 1967 Map of Iron River, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Iron River, 1968 Print
    1967 Iron River
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin borderlands are shown here in the late sixties, a landscape of deep woods and iron-country rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the lakeside settlements of L'Anse and Ontonagon or follow the Soo Line through towns like Michigamme and Nestoria.
  22. 1981 Map of Winchester, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Winchester, 1982 Print
    1981 Winchester
    1982 Print · USGS
    Winchester and the surrounding Northwoods lakes are captured here in the early eighties as the region balanced local industry with growing public recreation. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites and landmarks like Wayside Park Shay Dam, the Old Grade Drive, and Fox Island.
  25. 1981 Map of Papoose Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Papoose Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Papoose Lake
    1982 Print · USGS
    Vilas County's lake country is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape of protected state forest and quiet lakeside settlements. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Winchester Memorial Cem, the site of Katinka Village, and the legacy of the Old Grade Railroad.
  28. 1981 Map of Manitowish Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Manitowish Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Manitowish Lake
    1982 Print · USGS
    Vilas County's lake-country character is preserved in this early 1980s record of a storied Wisconsin vacation and conservation district. Researchers can locate legacy camps like Camp Nawakwa, local landmarks such as Pine Lawn Cem, and the massive Cranberry Bogs.
  31. 1981 Map of Powell, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Powell, 1982 Print
    1981 Powell
    1982 Print · USGS
    Iron and Vilas counties are seen here in the early 1980s, where the Northwoods landscape is shaped by the Chicago and North Western railroad. Trace the small settlements of Powell and Powell No 2 alongside the sprawling Powell Marsh State Public Hunting Grounds.
  34. 1990 Map of Wakefield
    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.
  37. 2010 Map of Winchester, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Winchester, 2010 Print
    2010 Winchester
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Manitowish Waters, including Mercer, Winchester, and other nearby areas
  40. 2010 Map of Manitowish Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Manitowish Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Manitowish Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Manitowish Waters, including Lac du Flambeau, Boulder Junction, and other nearby areas
  43. 2010 Map of Powell, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Powell, 2010 Print
    2010 Powell
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Manitowish Waters, including Lac du Flambeau, Mercer, and other nearby areas
  46. 2010 Map of Papoose Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Papoose Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Papoose Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Manitowish Waters, including Boulder Junction, Presque Isle, and other nearby areas
  49. 2013 Map of Winchester, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Winchester, 2013 Print
    2013 Winchester
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Manitowish Waters, including Mercer, Winchester, and other nearby areas
  52. 2013 Map of Papoose Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Papoose Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Papoose Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Manitowish Waters, including Boulder Junction, Presque Isle, and other nearby areas
  55. 2013 Map of Powell, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Powell, 2013 Print
    2013 Powell
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Manitowish Waters, including Lac du Flambeau, Mercer, and other nearby areas
  58. 2013 Map of Manitowish Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Manitowish Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Manitowish Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Manitowish Waters, including Lac du Flambeau, Boulder Junction, and other nearby areas
  61. 2015 Map of Winchester, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Winchester, 2015 Print
    2015 Winchester
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Manitowish Waters, including Mercer, Winchester, and other nearby areas
  64. 2015 Map of Powell, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Powell, 2015 Print
    2015 Powell
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Manitowish Waters, including Lac du Flambeau, Mercer, and other nearby areas
  67. 2015 Map of Papoose Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Papoose Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Papoose Lake
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Manitowish Waters, including Boulder Junction, Presque Isle, and other nearby areas
  70. 2015 Map of Manitowish Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Manitowish Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Manitowish Lake
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Manitowish Waters, including Lac du Flambeau, Boulder Junction, and other nearby areas
  73. 2018 Map of Papoose Lake, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Papoose Lake, 2018 Print
    2018 Papoose Lake
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Manitowish Waters, including Boulder Junction, Presque Isle, and other nearby areas
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