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1964 Map of Ashland West

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Ashland West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The southwest industrial and residential edge of Ashland meets the shoreline of Chequamegon Bay in this mid-1960s survey, updated with mid-1970s aerial revisions. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the Chicago and North Western and Northern Pacific railroads, which facilitated the region's shipping and transit economy. Educational and civic development is prominent, anchored by Northland College and the University of Wisconsin Experiment Station.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the transition from urban centers to the rural townships of Eileen, Barksdale, and Gingles. The map identifies numerous faith-based and community landmarks, including St Agnes Cemetery, Mt Hope Cemetery, and B'Nai Israel Cem. To the south, the terrain becomes more varied as the White River flows through the landscape, near a network of creeks including Beartrap Creek and Fish Creek.