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1950s Maps of Adams County, North Dakota

Explore 8 historic maps of Adams County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Adams County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Adams County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Adams County, ND maps

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  1. 1953 Map of McIntosh, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of McIntosh, 1965 Print
    1953 McIntosh
    1965 Print · USGS
    The north-central Dakota prairie is captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the vast Standing Rock Indian Reservation and the newly formed Oah E Reservoir. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line through stops like McIntosh, Walker, and Eagle Butte.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1953 Map of Dickinson, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Dickinson, 1968 Print
    1953 Dickinson
    1968 Print · USGS
    Western North Dakota in the fifties remains a landscape of rail-linked prairie towns and rugged badlands. Trace the local impact of the Northern Pacific railroad through Dickinson or locate early rural landmarks like Rainy Butte Church and Boys Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1954 Map of Lemmon, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Lemmon, 1964 Print
    1954 Lemmon
    1964 Print · USGS
    The high plains of South Dakota and North Dakota are documented here during the mid-twentieth century. Family researchers can trace dozens of country school sites like Green Cabin School and Bierke School alongside landmarks like The Castles.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of Bismarck, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Bismarck, 1967 Print
    1954 Bismarck
    1967 Print · USGS
    Bismarck and the Missouri River basin are shown in the mid-1960s as the Oahe Reservoir reshaped the valley. Genealogists can trace family-named landmarks like Dog Tooth Buttes and small prairie settlements such as Fort Yates, Selfridge, and Brisbane.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1957 Map of Dickinson
    1957 Map of Dickinson
    1957 Dickinson
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southwestern North Dakota in the mid-fifties is a landscape of coal mining and tight-knit rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous country schools like Fisher School and parish churches like St Stephens.
  16. 1957 Map of Lemmon
    1957 Map of Lemmon
    1957 Lemmon
    1957 Print · USGS
    The northwestern plains of South Dakota and North Dakota are captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the rail hub of Lemmon. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of rural schoolhouses and vanished sites like Imogene and the Shadehill Reservoir area.
  19. 1958 Map of Bismarck
    1958 Map of Bismarck
    1958 Bismarck
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central North Dakota in the late fifties is defined by the Missouri River and the sprawling Standing Rock Indian Reservation. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-line outposts like Sedalia Siding or explore local landmarks like Saint Anthony and Fort Lincoln State Park/Museum.
  22. 1958 Map of McIntosh
    1958 Map of McIntosh
    1958 McIntosh
    1958 Print · USGS
    The north-central Dakotas appear here in the mid-1950s as massive engineering projects and rail lines shaped the plains. Researchers can trace tribal lands within the Standing Rock Indian Reservation and locate local landmarks like the Keller Mine or the Virginia Siding.
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