1940s Maps of Plum Lake, Wisconsin

Explore 6 historic maps of Plum Lake from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Plum Lake's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Plum Lake's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Plum Lake, WI maps

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  1. 1945 Map of Robbins, 1946 Print
    1945 Map of Robbins, 1946 Print
    1945 Robbins
    1946 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin'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.

  2. 1946 Map of Star Lake
    1946 Map of Star Lake
    1946 Star Lake
    1946 Print · USGS
    Vilas 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.

  3. 1946 Map of Minocqua
    1946 Map of Minocqua
    1946 Minocqua
    1946 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  4. 1946 Map of Trout Lake
    1946 Map of Trout Lake
    1946 Trout Lake
    1946 Print · USGS
    Vilas 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.

  5. 1949 Map of Trout Lake
    1949 Map of Trout Lake
    1949 Trout Lake
    1949 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  6. 1949 Map of Minocqua
    1949 Map of Minocqua
    1949 Minocqua
    1949 Print · USGS
    The 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.

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