Old Maps of Potter Township, North Dakota for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 8 historic maps of Potter Township. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Potter Township, ND maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 1970 Map of Eckelson, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Eckelson, 1973 Print
    1970 Eckelson
    1973 Print · USGS
    North Dakota's prairie pothole region is captured here in the early seventies, centered on the railroad town of Eckelson. Researchers can trace the legacy of the land through water features like Eckelson Lake and the industrial footprint of the Burlington Northern line.

  5. 1970 Map of Sanborn, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Sanborn, 1973 Print
    1970 Sanborn
    1973 Print · USGS
    The town of Sanborn and its surrounding prairie townships are captured here in the early 1970s, as agricultural patterns and conservation areas shaped the Barnes County landscape. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern rail line and locate several local burial grounds including St Peter Cem and Nebo Cem.

  6. 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

  7. 2024 Map of Eckelson, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Eckelson, 2024 Print
    2024 Eckelson
    2024 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Barnes County is captured here in the early 2020s, centered on the community of Eckelson. Researchers can trace the protected wetlands of the Barnes County Waterfowl Production Area and shoreline of Eckelson Lake.

  8. 2024 Map of Sanborn, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Sanborn, 2024 Print
    2024 Sanborn
    2024 Print · USGS
    Near the town of Sanborn in the 2020s, the landscape is a mosaic of prairie potholes and conservation land. Genealogists can locate several local burial grounds including Fairview Cem and Sacred Heart Cem, while outdoor enthusiasts can trace the boundaries of the Hobart Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

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