Port Wing sits at the confluence of the Flag River and the vast waters of Lake Superior, serving as a focal point for this coastal Wisconsin community. The landscape is defined by the transition from the lake's edge at Quarry Point to the inland drainages of Larson Creek and the Iron River. A legacy of navigation is noted at the East Pier Light, guarding the entrance to the small harbor. Nearby, the presence of Bibon Lake suggests the complex shoreline geography typical of this region's south shore. For local historians and genealogists, the Greenwood Cemetery is a significant landmark, situated south of the main settlement. The road network, including County Hwy A and Old Hwy 13, connects the dispersed residential areas and provides access to the coastal features that have long shaped the local economy and lifestyle.
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1943 · Port Wing
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1943 · Iron Lake
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1946 · Port Wing
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1947 · Brule
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1947 · Iron Lake
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1953 · Ashland
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Ashland
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Iron Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1961 · Port Wing
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1961 · Brule
USGS Topo · 1:62,500