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

Explore 5 historic maps of Sterling from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Sterling's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Sterling, ND maps

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  1. 1951 Map of McKenzie, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of McKenzie, 1952 Print
    1951 McKenzie
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Burleigh County comes alive here as a landscape of prairie townships and rail-side growth. Trace family roots at Sibley Cem or explore the early infrastructure of McKenzie and the Northern Pacific railroad near McKenzie Slough.

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 1975 Map of Sterling, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Sterling, 1977 Print
    1975 Sterling
    1977 Print · USGS
    Sterling and the central North Dakota plains are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the intersection of vital transport corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the layout of the Sterling townsite and the rural tracts surrounding Random Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1979 Map of Bismarck, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Bismarck, 1980 Print
    1979 Bismarck
    1980 Print · USGS
    Bismarck and Mandan sit at the heart of this late-century North Dakota survey, where the Missouri River flows past historic frontier outposts. Trace the old Soo Line rail corridors or locate family landmarks near St Anthony, Fort Rice, and Custer Flats.

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