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Old Maps of Columbus, North Dakota

Explore 11 old maps of Columbus, spanning from 1947 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. 1947 Map of Columbus, 1977 Print
    1947 Map of Columbus, 1977 Print
    1947 Columbus
    1977 Print · USGS
    The northern plains of Burke County meet the Canadian border in this mid-century survey of a remote rail corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace local ties to the Pleasant Prairie Ch, the town of Larson, and the Columbus Cem along the historic rail lines.
  4. 1949 Map of Columbus
    1949 Map of Columbus
    1949 Columbus
    1949 Print · USGS
    Upper Burke County sits along the international boundary in the late 1940s, showing a prairie landscape shaped by dual rail lines. Researchers can trace the heritage of Columbus and Larson or locate local landmarks like Pleasant Prairie Ch and Brookside Sch.
  7. 1950 Map of Columbus
    1950 Map of Columbus
    1950 Columbus
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Burke County borderlands at the dawn of the fifties reveal a landscape defined by international boundaries and a thriving coal industry. Local historians can trace the rail-side growth of Columbus and Kincaid, or locate rural landmarks like the Strip Mine and South St Olaf Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of Williston, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Williston, 1968 Print
    1953 Williston
    1968 Print · USGS
    The North Dakota high plains meet the waters of Sakakawea Lake in this mid-century survey of the northern borderlands. Trace the rail-and-ranch economy through sites like Anderson Sky Ranch, Sevenmile Corner, and the strip mines near Columbus.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1957 Map of Williston
    1957 Map of Williston
    1957 Williston
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northwestern North Dakota is shown here during the mid-fifties, dominated by the sweeping plains and the Missouri River valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Great Northern railroad through Williston, Tioga, and Ray, or locate early industry like the coal strip mines near Lignite.
  16. 1982 Map of Kenmare
    1982 Map of Kenmare
    1982 Kenmare
    1982 Print · USGS
    The high plains of northwestern North Dakota meet the Canadian border in the early 1980s, an era defined by energy production and prairie conservation. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Soo Line through towns like Bowbells, Flaxton, and the border crossing at Portal.
  19. 2011 Map of Columbus, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Columbus, 2011 Print
    2011 Columbus
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Kincaid, Larson, and other nearby areas
  22. 2014 Map of Columbus, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Columbus, 2014 Print
    2014 Columbus
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Kincaid, Larson, and other nearby areas
  25. 2017 Map of Columbus, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Columbus, 2017 Print
    2017 Columbus
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Kincaid, Larson, and other nearby areas
  28. 2020 Map of Columbus, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Columbus, 2020 Print
    2020 Columbus
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Kincaid, Larson, and other nearby areas
  31. 2024 Map of Columbus, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Columbus, 2024 Print
    2024 Columbus
    2024 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Burke County are documented here in the modern era, showing the prairie settlement patterns of Columbus and Larson. Researchers can trace local heritage through several sites, including Saint Michaels Catholic Cem and Columbus Municipal Airport.
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