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A.G. Beebe Farm

Date: 09 26 1895
Description: View of the A.G. Beebe farm in Bruce, Wis. with stump land in the foreground. In the background is Mr. Beebe's barn and house.
Postcard

Soft Maple Creek

Date: 1910
Description: A river scene, presumably Soft Maple Creek. Caption reads: "River Scene, Weyerhauser, Wis."
Photograph

Foundation of Lumber Mill

Date: 05 1959
Description: The foundation stones from the hardwood lumber mill constructed by F. Weyerhaeuser in 1885 on the north shore of Bowker Lake. Hills are in the distance.
Photograph

Railroad Grade

Date: 04 1959
Description: The Mississippi River Logging Company's railroad grade two miles south of Weyerhaeuser over Soft Maple Creek, built about 1875-76.
Photograph

Flambeau River

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Description: Elevated view of the Flambeau River including boats on the river and buildings (possibly resorts) standing along the forested shore.
Photograph

Flambeau River from Soo Bridge

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Description: View of the Flambeau River from Soo Bridge. The railroad bridges crosses over the river and foliage lines the riverbanks.
Photograph

Mischkie Lake

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Description: View of Mischkie Lake from a forested shore.
Postcard

Arpin's Farm

Date: 07 06 1915
Description: Photographic postcard across field towards Arpin's Farm. The farm is in the distance. On the extreme right is a row of power lines stretching to the horizo...
Photograph

Glen Flora Depot

Date: 1924
Description: View down railroad tracks of a group of men standing on the platform of the Glen Flora depot waiting for an arriving train which is in the far background.
Map or Atlas

Rusk County Map

Date: 1975
Description: This map shows the locations of historic sites and points of interest in Rusk County, Wisconsin. A location key, descriptions of the historical importance ...
Map or Atlas

Historic Rusk County : A Guide to the Past

Date: 
Description: This map shows the locations of historic sites and points of interest in Rusk County, Wisconsin. A location key, descriptions of the historical importance ...
Map or Atlas

Map of Potato Lake in Southwestern Rusk County, Wisconsin

Date: 1910
Description: This early 20th century map shows "choice lake properties owned by Rusk Farm Company, Eau Claire, Wis." on Potato Lake in the Town of Rusk, Rusk County, Wi...
Map or Atlas

Map of Gates County, Wisconsin

Date: 1901
Description: Shows townships and sections, landownership and acreages, and rural buildings in what is now known as Rusk County.
Photograph

Canoeing the Flambeau

Date: 1933
Description: An unidentified man canoes the rapids on the Flambeau River in the northern part of Rusk County, about 12 miles from Ladysmith.
Map or Atlas

Rusk County Map

Date: 
Description: A blueprint map of a portion of Rusk County.
Postcard

Boat House, Blue Ribbon Point

Date: 1911
Description: Photographic postcard view of a wooden boathouse at the shoreline, on the slope of a wooded hill. There is a porch on the upper level. A rowboat is moored ...
Photograph

Beaver Dam Rapids

Date: 
Description: View of the Beaver Dam Rapids on the Flambeau River.
Photograph

Canoeing Down the Beaver Dam Rapids

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Description: Elevated view of the Beaver Dam Rapids on Flambeau River. Two people are canoeing down the rapids.
Photograph

Log Sauna, Matt Johnson Farm

Date: 1930
Description: View up hill towards two adults and two children outside of a log building, surrounded by trees. Caption reads: "Sheldon, Wis. 1930s. Log sauna on Matt Joh...
Postcard

Prizewinners

Date: 1910
Description: Text on front reads: "Prizewinners, Rusk Co. Wis. Fair." Slightly elevated view of cattle lined up with their owners during a competition at the County Fai...

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