1900s (20th Century) Maps of Nelson Township, North Dakota

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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