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The Manitowish Waters Historical Society strive to collect, preserve, and disseminate materials and information relating to the history of Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin.
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The Murder at Big Lake
Welcome to Discovering the Northwoods from the Manitowish Waters Historical Society. We will take you on a journey through our local history with the help of primary source documentation. To learn more…
Largest Log Drive Saved by Camp Cook
Welcome to Discovering the Northwoods from the Manitowish Waters Historical Society. We will take you on a journey through our local history with the help of primary source documentation. To learn more…
Felix the Muskie
Welcome to Discovering the Northwoods from the Manitowish Waters Historical Society. We will take you on a journey through our local history with the help of primary source documentation. To learn more…
Lottie Rintelman Journal on Manitowish Waters
Welcome to Discovering the Northwoods from the Manitowish Waters Historical Society. We will take you on a journey through our local history with the help of primary source documentation. To learn more…
In Island Lake and Other Populous Bodies of Wisconsin Waters
Welcome to Discovering the Northwoods from the Manitowish Waters Historical Society. We will take you on a journey through our local history with the help of primary source documentation. To learn more…
The Queen of the Manitowish: The Fishing Grounds of Island Lake
Welcome to Discovering the Northwoods from the Manitowish Waters Historical Society. We will take you on a journey through our local history with the help of primary source documentation. To learn more…
In Stone, Mud, and Clear Lakes
Transcript Welcome to Discovering the Northwoods from the Manitowish Waters Historical Society. We will take you on a journey through our local history with the help of primary source documentation. To learn…
The Center of the Manitowish Chain: Spider Lake Beds and Bars
Transcript Welcome to Discovering the Northwoods from the Manitowish Waters Historical Society. We will take you on a journey through our local history with the help of primary source documentation. To learn…
In Dam, Sturgeon, and Benson Lakes
Transcript Welcome to Discovering the Northwoods from the Manitowish Waters Historical Society. We will take you on a journey through our local history with the help of primary source documentation. To learn…