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Apostle Islands and Harbor of Bayfield and Its Surroundings
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Asaph Whittlesey arrived in Ashland in 1854, one of the earliest of the settlers who hoped the area would grow and make their fortunes. He drew this map of the Apostle Islands and adjacent parts of Bayfield and Ashland counties in 1871, extolling Bayfield's fine harbor and its attractions as a summer travel destination. The bottom margin states, "Bayfield, Wis., situated upon the largest and best protected Harbor on this Continent, and sheltered by 22 Islands, is rapidly becoming the most prominent Watering-place of this Country." The map lists the total acreage of each island and shows lighthouses and railroads. This edition of the map only extends south to Township 46. The copy has some annotations in purple ink.
1871
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Apostle Islands and Harbor of Bayfield and Its Surroundings
1871
Asaph Whittlesey arrived in Ashland in 1854, one of the earliest of the settlers who hoped the area would grow and make their fortunes. He drew this map of the Apostle Islands in 1871, extolling Ba...
Ashland, Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands
circa 1884
This is a panoramic bird's-eye view map of the Chequamegon Bay region. The city of Ashland is in the foreground, with a view looking north towards Lake Superior. The view also includes Washburn, Ba...
Bayfield & Ashland Counties including the Apostle Islands
circa 1880
This late 19th century map of Bayfield and Ashland counties shows the township and range grid, towns, sections, cities and villages, railroads, stations, roads, the Ironton Trail, Indian reservatio...
Chart No. 1 of Apostle Islands Including South Coast of Lake Superior from Squaw Bay to Roys Point
1908
This chart of the northern Apostle Islands and Lake Superior shoreline shows relief by contours and spot heights and depths by contours, gradient tints and soundings. It includes printed compasses,...
Lake Superior Water Trail, Wisconsin : Bayfield Peninsula - Apostle Islands Section
2000
This map of the Bayfield Peninsula and Apostle Islands shows national parks, county and state forests, Indian reservations, municipal land, private land, docks, boat access, camping, ranger station...
