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Old Maps of Williams, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

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Williams, MN maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Williams
    1918 Map of Williams
    1918 Williams
    1918 Print · USGS
    Beltrami County's northern frontier comes to life just before the end of the Great War as surveyors documented the drainage and settlement of this timbered landscape. Trace early infrastructure along the Canadian Northern rail line and explore the complex system of drainage works including Main Judicial Ditch No 24 and Judicial Ditch No 16.
  4. 1954 Map of Roseau, 1969 Print
    1954 Map of Roseau, 1969 Print
    1954 Roseau
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northern Minnesota's borderlands come alive in the 1950s, showing a landscape defined by timber, water, and rail. Trace family roots through old schools and cemeteries near Roseau, Warroad, and the expansive Red Lake Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1957 Map of Roseau
    1957 Map of Roseau
    1957 Roseau
    1957 Print · USGS
    The international border and tribal lands define Northern Minnesota in the mid-fifties, from the shores of Lake of the Woods to the Red Lake Indian Reservation. Researchers can trace the path of the Great Northern railroad and locate isolated outposts like the U S Custom House and Ponemah.
  10. 1958 Map of Roseau
    1958 Map of Roseau
    1958 Roseau
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Minnesota's borderlands and vast lake country are captured here in the late fifties. Researchers can trace the Canadian National rail line through Warroad or find family history in frontier settlements like Baudette, Waskish, and Shotley.
  13. 1967 Map of Williams, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Williams, 1969 Print
    1967 Williams
    1969 Print · USGS
    Williams and the surrounding Lake of the Woods wilderness are captured here in the late sixties as the Canadian National railway still shaped the local economy. Researchers can locate Pine Hill Cem, the grounds of Zippel Bay State Park, and the winding Zippel Creek.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1976 Map of Baudette, 1993 Print
    1976 Map of Baudette, 1993 Print
    1976 Baudette
    1993 Print · USGS
    Northern Minnesota’s borderlands are shown here in the mid-1970s, as the Rainy River winds toward the vast Lake of the Woods. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Baudette and Williams, or locate rural landmarks within the Pine Island State Forest.
  19. 2010 Map of Williams, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Williams, 2010 Print
    2010 Williams
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams, including Lake of the Woods County, United States, and other nearby areas
  22. 2013 Map of Williams, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Williams, 2013 Print
    2013 Williams
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams, including Lake of the Woods County, United States, and other nearby areas
  25. 2016 Map of Williams, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Williams, 2016 Print
    2016 Williams
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams, including Lake of the Woods County, United States, and other nearby areas
  28. 2019 Map of Williams, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Williams, 2019 Print
    2019 Williams
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams, including Lake of the Woods County, United States, and other nearby areas
  31. 2022 Map of Williams, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Williams, 2022 Print
    2022 Williams
    2022 Print · USGS
    The town of Williams and the drainage basins of Zippel Bay are captured in this modern survey of northern Minnesota. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Pine Hill Cem, Hillside Cem, and the path of Railroad St NW.
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