Rhinelander serves as the focal point of this northern Wisconsin landscape, where the waters of the Wisconsin River are captured in the expansive Boom Lake and Rhinelander Flowage. The map illustrates a region defined by its glacial hydrology, featuring a dense network of smaller bodies like Mudhen Lake, Crystal Lake, and Silverbass Lake. The transition from the city's residential streets to the protected woodlands of the Nicolet National Forest is clear, showing the intersection of local industry and conservation. Cultural landmarks including the Forest Home Cem and the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport provide specific points of interest for local history researchers. Along the northern reaches, features like Frederick Flowage and the oddly named The Wart standout among the numerous creeks and marshes that drain this corner of Oneida County.
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1930 · Robbins
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1938 · Minocqua
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1938 · Robbins
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1939 · Cassian
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1940 · Rhinelander
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1942 · Cassian
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1945 · Robbins
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1946 · Minocqua
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1949 · Rhinelander
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1949 · Minocqua
USGS Topo · 1:48,000