Old Maps of Buffalo, North Dakota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Buffalo. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Buffalo.


Buffalo, ND maps

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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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 1967 Map of Buffalo, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Buffalo, 1969 Print
    1967 Buffalo
    1969 Print · USGS
    The prairie landscape of western Cass County is centered on the railroad town of Buffalo during the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the Northern Pacific rail line, the meanders of the Maple River, and local landmarks like the Grieve Landing Strip.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 2011 Map of Buffalo, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Buffalo, 2011 Print
    2011 Buffalo
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo, including Buffalo Township, Cornell Township, and other nearby areas

  8. 2014 Map of Buffalo, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Buffalo, 2014 Print
    2014 Buffalo
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo, including Buffalo Township, Cornell Township, and other nearby areas

  9. 2018 Map of Buffalo, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Buffalo, 2018 Print
    2018 Buffalo
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo, including Buffalo Township, Cornell Township, and other nearby areas

  10. 2020 Map of Buffalo, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Buffalo, 2020 Print
    2020 Buffalo
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo, including Buffalo Township, Cornell Township, and other nearby areas

  11. 2024 Map of Buffalo, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Buffalo, 2024 Print
    2024 Buffalo
    2024 Print · USGS
    Buffalo and the surrounding Cass County prairie are captured in this recent survey, showcasing the enduring grid of the Red River Valley. Local researchers can trace family landmarks and rural infrastructure from the Buffalo Cem to the winding banks of the Maple River.

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