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Old Maps of Nelson Township, North Dakota

Explore 33 old maps of Nelson Township, spanning from 1897 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1897 Map of Tower
    1897 Map of Tower
    1897 Tower
    1897 Print · USGS
    In the late nineteenth century, the expansion of the northern plains centered on the intersection of the Sheyenne River and the arriving railroads. Genealogists and historians can trace early township plats and rail-stop settlements like Valley City, Fingal, and Enderlin.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1897 Map of Eckelson
    1897 Map of Eckelson
    1897 Eckelson
    1897 Print · USGS
    Eastern North Dakota in the late nineteenth century was a land defined by the iron rail and a network of glacial lakes. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and rail stops near Valley City, Sanborn, and the isolated post office at Svea.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Jamestown
    1953 Map of Jamestown
    1953 Jamestown
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southeastern North Dakota was a thriving rail and agricultural corridor in the early fifties, anchored by the James River. Researchers can trace the footprints of institutional landmarks like the North Dakota State Hospital and historic sites such as Whitestone Hill Battlefield Park.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of Fargo, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Fargo, 1965 Print
    1953 Fargo
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley in the mid-fifties was a bustling rail and agricultural corridor during a period of steady prairie growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail networks of the Great Northern and Soo Line connecting local hubs like Casselton and Wahpeton.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1956 Map of Fargo
    1956 Map of Fargo
    1956 Fargo
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley's agricultural heartland is documented here in the mid-fifties as the rail-and-road network expanded across the plains. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous small railroad towns and local landmarks like Casselton, Sheyenne Valley Church, and Sisseton Indian Res.
  16. 1956 Map of Jamestown
    1956 Map of Jamestown
    1956 Jamestown
    1956 Print · USGS
    The James River valley and the vast alkali lake country of south-central North Dakota are captured here in the mid-fifties. Genealogists can trace family farms across several counties, locating small rail stops like Medberry and monuments like Whitestone Hill Battlefield Park.
  19. 1967 Map of Fingal SW, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Fingal SW, 1969 Print
    1967 Fingal SW
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Sheyenne River valley and the surrounding high plains of Barnes County are captured here in the late sixties. Researchers can trace rural township centers like Townhall, family burial sites at the local Cem, and early industrial Gravel Pits scattered near the river.
  22. 1967 Map of Kathryn, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Kathryn, 1969 Print
    1967 Kathryn
    1969 Print · USGS
    In the Sheyenne River valley during the late 1960s, this landscape shows the quiet agrarian life of Barnes County. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side settlements like Kathryn and Eastedge, or locate family sites near St Pauls Cem and Sheyenne Valley Ch.
  25. 1970 Map of Hastings, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Hastings, 1973 Print
    1970 Hastings
    1973 Print · USGS
    The small town of Hastings and its surrounding prairie townships are captured here in the early 1970s. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Spring Creek Cem or trace the Burlington Northern line through Spring Creek.
  28. 1970 Map of Sanborn SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Sanborn SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Sanborn SE
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Barnes County countryside of the early 1970s is captured here, showing the rural townships of Skandia and Nelson as they were before modern development. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Ringsaker Cem and trace the winding course of the Sheyenne River and the wetlands of Green Marsh.
  31. 1986 Map of Casselton
    1986 Map of Casselton
    1986 Casselton
    1986 Print · USGS
    Eastern North Dakota in the mid-1980s was a landscape defined by the intersection of the Sheyenne River and major rail lines. Researchers can trace the development of agricultural hubs like Enderlin and Casselton or locate the Griswold Mine and Memory Gardens Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1986 Map of Jamestown
    1986 Map of Jamestown
    1986 Jamestown
    1986 Print · USGS
    The eastern North Dakota prairie comes into focus in the mid-eighties, centered on the rail and river hubs of Jamestown and Valley City. You can trace the Burlington Northern line through historic stops like Eckelson, Sanborn, and Spiritwood while exploring vast wildlife refuges and local landmarks.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1989 Map of Fargo, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Fargo, 1990 Print
    1989 Fargo
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley at the end of the eighties shows a landscape of flourishing university towns and vital rail corridors. Researchers can trace family roots through Riverside Cem, find early campus layouts for North Dakota State University, or follow the Soo Line Railroad through West Fargo.
  40. 2011 Map of Hastings, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Hastings, 2011 Print
    2011 Hastings
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson Township, including Skandia Township, Northland Township, and other nearby areas
  43. 2011 Map of Sanborn SE, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Sanborn SE, 2011 Print
    2011 Sanborn SE
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson Township, including Skandia Township, Marsh Township, and other nearby areas
  46. 2011 Map of Fingal SW, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Fingal SW, 2011 Print
    2011 Fingal SW
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson Township, including Marsh Township, Cuba Township, and other nearby areas
  49. 2011 Map of Kathryn, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Kathryn, 2011 Print
    2011 Kathryn
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson Township, including Kathryn, Northland Township, and other nearby areas
  52. 2014 Map of Sanborn SE, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Sanborn SE, 2014 Print
    2014 Sanborn SE
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson Township, including Skandia Township, Marsh Township, and other nearby areas
  55. 2014 Map of Hastings, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Hastings, 2014 Print
    2014 Hastings
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson Township, including Skandia Township, Northland Township, and other nearby areas
  58. 2014 Map of Fingal SW, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Fingal SW, 2014 Print
    2014 Fingal SW
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson Township, including Marsh Township, Cuba Township, and other nearby areas
  61. 2014 Map of Kathryn, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Kathryn, 2014 Print
    2014 Kathryn
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson Township, including Kathryn, Northland Township, and other nearby areas
  64. 2017 Map of Sanborn SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Sanborn SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Sanborn SE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson Township, including Skandia Township, Marsh Township, and other nearby areas
  67. 2018 Map of Kathryn, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Kathryn, 2018 Print
    2018 Kathryn
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson Township, including Kathryn, Northland Township, and other nearby areas
  70. 2018 Map of Fingal SW, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Fingal SW, 2018 Print
    2018 Fingal SW
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson Township, including Marsh Township, Cuba Township, and other nearby areas
  73. 2018 Map of Hastings, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Hastings, 2018 Print
    2018 Hastings
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson Township, including Skandia Township, Northland Township, and other nearby areas
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