Old Maps of Shell Lake, Wisconsin for Metal Detecting
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Shell Lake, WI maps
(32)- 1948 Map of Spooner, 1955 Print
1948 Spooner1955 Print · USGSWashburn County in the late 1940s was a landscape of Northwoods river valleys and emerging railroad towns. You can trace the rural network of schools and cemeteries, from Anah Cemetery to Julia Sch, or follow the Chicago and North Western tracks. - 1949 Map of Spooner
1949 Spooner1949 Print · USGSWashburn County in the late 1940s reveals a transition from a rail-dependent frontier to a motorized agricultural and recreational region. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of country schools like Tadpole Sch and burial grounds such as Anah Cemetery. - 1951 Map of Shell Lake
1951 Shell Lake1951 Print · USGSWisconsin's lakeland region comes to life in this mid-century survey of the Washburn and Barron county line. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school districts like Clam River Sch and country churches such as Golden Valley Ch. - 1953 Map of Rice Lake, 1967 Print
1953 Rice Lake1967 Print · USGSNorthwest Wisconsin during the mid-fifties reveals a landscape defined by timber, rail, and water. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of river towns like Ladysmith and Rice Lake along the Soo Line and Chicago and North Western railroads.2 unique versions available - 1959 Map of Rice Lake
1959 Rice Lake1959 Print · USGSNorthwest Wisconsin in the late fifties was a land of expanding road networks and deep-seated timber history. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Soo Line RR and Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha Ry as they link settlements from Spooner to Medford. - 1965 Map of Shell Lake, 1967 Print
1965 Shell Lake1967 Print · USGSWisconsin's lake country in the mid-1960s is preserved here, centered on the rail-linked communities of Washburn and Barron Counties. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Heart Lake Church, Sarona Cemetery, and the Section Ten School.2 unique versions available - 1965 Map of Spooner, 1967 Print
1965 Spooner1967 Print · USGSWashburn County's lakelands and rail corridors are frozen in time during the mid-sixties, centered on the bustling junction at Spooner. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western tracks to remote stops like Lampson, find the Evergreen Cem, or locate the old Schulz-Spooner School. - 1980 Map of Spooner
1980 Spooner1980 Print · USGSNorthwestern Wisconsin at the dawn of the eighties reveals a landscape of deep forests and transitioning rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace lakefront settlements like Spooner and Birchwood or follow the early Tuscobia-Park Falls State Trail. - 1981 Map of Sarona, 1982 Print
1981 Sarona1982 Print · USGSWashburn County's lake-rich timberlands are documented here in the early 1980s, centered on the rail village of Sarona. Researchers can trace old family roads and landmarks like Shelton Lookout Tower, the Sarona Cem, and the Landing Strip.2 unique versions available - 1982 Map of Spooner Lake
1982 Spooner Lake1982 Print · USGSWashburn County's lake-dotted landscape is captured in the early eighties, showing a region defined by its conservation areas and northern rail corridors. Trace local landmarks like the Anah Ch settlement and the University of Wisconsin Experimental Farm along the Yellow River. - 1982 Map of Shell Lake
1982 Shell Lake1982 Print · USGSThe Northwoods shoreline of Shell Lake is shown in detail during the early eighties, alongside the southern village of Barronett. Trace local history through the Chicago and North Western rail line and sites like Lakeside Cem and Memorial Park. - 1982 Map of Spooner, 1983 Print
1982 Spooner1983 Print · USGSSpooner and the surrounding Washburn County wetlands are shown here in the early eighties as a thriving rail and agricultural center. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western rail lines through Chicago Junction and locate the Rocky Ridge Cem or State Fish Hatchery. - 2010 Map of Spooner, 2010 Print
2010 Spooner2010 Print · USGSThe Northwoods hub of Spooner is shown in the early twenty-first century, centered on the Yellow River and its Spooner Electric Dam. Researchers can find family-named landmarks like Rocky Ridge Cemetery and trace the paths of Whisky Creek and Sawyer Creek. - 2010 Map of Spooner Lake, 2010 Print
2010 Spooner Lake2010 Print · USGSWashburn County's lake-country geography is frozen in time in this 2010 survey of the area around Spooner. Trace the local economy and land use through features like the Badger Cranberry Company Dam, the Nest of Eagles Airport, and Spooner Lake. - 2010 Map of Sarona, 2010 Print
2010 Sarona2010 Print · USGSWashburn County's lake country is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the village of Sarona. Researchers can locate the Sarona Cemetery, trace the shoreline of Bear Lake, or find historic landmarks like the Shelton Lookout Tower. - 2011 Map of Shell Lake, 2011 Print
2011 Shell Lake2011 Print · USGSWashburn County's lake country is captured here during the early twenty-first century, centered on the city of Shell Lake. Researchers can trace local history through sites like Lakeside Cemetery, the settlement of Barronett, and landmarks such as the Mill Pond. - 2013 Map of Spooner Lake, 2013 Print
2013 Spooner Lake2013 Print · USGSWisconsin's glacial lake country is on full display in this early twenty-first-century survey of Washburn County. Trace the development of the Beaver Brook settlement or locate family-named landmarks like Anah Springs, Holmes Lake, and the Nest of Eagles Airport. - 2013 Map of Sarona, 2013 Print
2013 Sarona2013 Print · USGSSarona and the surrounding lake country of Washburn County are captured here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family lands near Bear Lake or locate landmarks like the Shelton Lookout Tower and Upper Devils Lake. - 2013 Map of Spooner, 2013 Print
2013 Spooner2013 Print · USGSSpooner and its surrounding lake country are documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the town's expansion and its deep-rooted water geography. Local researchers can trace the course of the Yellow River and identify specific landmarks like Chicago Junction, Tozer Springs, and Sawyer Creek Springs. - 2013 Map of Shell Lake, 2013 Print
2013 Shell Lake2013 Print · USGSWashburn County's lake country is mapped in detail during the early twenty-first century, centered on the city of Shell Lake. Researchers can trace the layout of Barronett and explore the complex hydrography of the Yellow River and landmarks like Scout Island. - 2015 Map of Spooner, 2015 Print
2015 Spooner2015 Print · USGSSpooner and its surrounding glacial lake country are captured here during a period of modern growth and conservation. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail corridor of the Chicago and North Western Railway, find local burials at Ridge Cem, and explore the waterways of Beaver Brook and the Yellow River. - 2015 Map of Spooner Lake, 2015 Print
2015 Spooner Lake2015 Print · USGSCovers Shell Lake, including Spooner, Trego, and other nearby areas - 2015 Map of Sarona, 2015 Print
2015 Sarona2015 Print · USGSCovers Shell Lake, including Beaver Brook, Madge, and other nearby areas - 2015 Map of Shell Lake, 2015 Print
2015 Shell Lake2015 Print · USGSThe northern lake country of Washburn County is documented here during the mid-2010s, centered on the growing community of Shell Lake. Researchers can trace the modern development of Barronett or locate landmarks like Lakeside Cem and Scout Island. - 2018 Map of Spooner Lake, 2018 Print
2018 Spooner Lake2018 Print · USGSSpooner and its namesake lake are shown in detail during the late 2010s, highlighting the intersection of northern Wisconsin's water-rich landscape and regional transit. Researchers can trace the Wild Rivers State Trail as it passes Spooner Lake and the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cem.
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