Euro-American settlers first came to what would become Athens Township in 1831.

This trail was expanded several times by Euro-American settlers throughout the 19th century.

In the early 19th century, Euro-American settlers arrived.

The first Euro-American settlers on the island arrived at the time of the signing of the treaty.

Euro-American settlers first came to the area of Smithville in 1808.

The Ojibwe prevailed in this fight with the aid of local Euro-American settlers.

After the arrival of Euro-American settlers in the 19th century, Burns was established in the 1880s.

The first Euro-American settler came to the township in 1836.

Euro-American settlers first arrived in Powell Valley in the early 19th century.

Just 100 years ago it was nearly tree-less, the result of logging, farming, and grazing practices by Euro-American settlers.