Old Maps of Bear Creek Township, North Dakota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Bear Creek Township with 24 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Bear Creek Township has changed over the decades.


Bear Creek Township, ND maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Oakes
    1894 Map of Oakes
    1894 Oakes
    1894 Print · USGS
    Southeast North Dakota at the close of the nineteenth century is revealed as a burgeoning rail hub centered on the James River Valley. Genealogists can locate early homesteading era settlements like Port Emma, Glover, and the bustling junction at Oakes.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1895 Map of Lamoure
    1895 Map of Lamoure
    1895 Lamoure
    1895 Print · USGS
    Southeastern North Dakota was a landscape of rapid rail expansion and river-based settlement in the mid-1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace the early foundations of towns like Lamoure, Oakes, and Grand Rapids along the winding James River.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1918 Map of La Moure
    1918 Map of La Moure
    1918 La Moure
    1918 Print · USGS
    Southeastern North Dakota was a thriving rail and agricultural hub during the early twentieth century, as seen in this detailed 1918 survey. Researchers can trace the development of the James River corridor and locate early settlements like Grand Rapids, Oakes, and Port Emma.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1952 Map of Glover, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Glover, 1954 Print
    1952 Glover
    1954 Print · USGS
    Dickey County agriculture and rail transport intersect along the river valley in the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like the Norwegian Cem, the settlement of Glover, and the rural School No 3.

  5. 1952 Map of Oakes, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Oakes, 1954 Print
    1952 Oakes
    1954 Print · USGS
    In the early fifties, this Dickey County hub sat at a critical rail junction. Trace the path of three major railroads through Oakes, locate local landmarks like Oakes View Cemetery, and identify rural prairie infrastructure including School No 4 and various flowing wells.

  6. 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

  7. 1955 Map of Oakes SE, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Oakes SE, 1956 Print
    1955 Oakes SE
    1956 Print · USGS
    The rail-driven landscape of Dickey County is captured in the mid-fifties, featuring the strategic junction at Ludden. Researchers can trace the paths of the Great Northern and Riverdale Sch alongside the winding James River.

  8. 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.

  9. 1986 Map of La Moure
    1986 Map of La Moure
    1986 La Moure
    1986 Print · USGS
    Mid-century settlement patterns and water management define this stretch of the North Dakota prairie during the 1980s. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Soo Line or locate sites such as Whitestone Battlefield State Park and Ellendale.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 2011 Map of Oakes, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Oakes, 2011 Print
    2011 Oakes
    2011 Print · USGS
    The town of Oakes and the surrounding Dickey County plains are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the local street grid, locate Oakes View Cemetery, and follow the riparian paths of the James River and Bear Creek.

  11. 2011 Map of Glover, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Glover, 2011 Print
    2011 Glover
    2011 Print · USGS
    The eastern plains of Dickey County appear here in the early twenty-first century as a landscape defined by the winding James River. Genealogists and local researchers can locate the Norwegian Cemetery and trace the small rural communities of Glover, Norway, and Clement.

  12. 2011 Map of Oakes SE, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Oakes SE, 2011 Print
    2011 Oakes SE
    2011 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape around Ludden is captured in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of agriculture and aviation in Dickey County. Researchers can trace the path of the James River or locate local landmarks like the Oakes Municipal Airport.

  13. 2014 Map of Oakes SE, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Oakes SE, 2014 Print
    2014 Oakes SE
    2014 Print · USGS
    The prairie landscape near the Dickey and Sargent county line is captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the streets of Ludden and follow the path of the James River through this rural agricultural grid.

  14. 2014 Map of Glover, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Glover, 2014 Print
    2014 Glover
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Dickey County prairie is shown here during the early twenty-first century as the James River winds through the townships. Local researchers can locate the Norwegian Cem and trace the small rural communities of Glover and Norway.

  15. 2014 Map of Oakes, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Oakes, 2014 Print
    2014 Oakes
    2014 Print · USGS
    The James River valley in Dickey County comes into sharp focus during the early 2010s, showing a well-established agricultural hub. Researchers can trace the development of Oakes through its modern street grid, from Fir Ave to Lilac Ave, and locate local landmarks like Oakes View Cem.

  16. 2017 Map of Oakes, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Oakes, 2017 Print
    2017 Oakes
    2017 Print · USGS
    Oakes and the fertile plains of Dickey County are captured here during a period of steady prairie life. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family plots at Saint Charles Cem or follow the waters of the James River and Bear Creek.

  17. 2018 Map of Glover, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Glover, 2018 Print
    2018 Glover
    2018 Print · USGS
    Dickey County prairie and the winding James River are captured here during the late 2010s. Local researchers can locate the small communities of Glover and Clement, as well as the Norwegian Cem and Stevens Slough.

  18. 2018 Map of Oakes SE, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Oakes SE, 2018 Print
    2018 Oakes SE
    2018 Print · USGS
    Clement Township and the surrounding prairie are captured here in the late twenty-teens, showing a landscape defined by the James River and the rural roads of the plains. Trace the local grid near Ludden or follow the county line along 114th Ave SE.

  19. 2020 Map of Oakes SE, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Oakes SE, 2020 Print
    2020 Oakes SE
    2020 Print · USGS
    Dickey County agricultural lands are shown in detail during the 2020s, centered on the township grids east of Ludden. Researchers can trace the section-line roads and drainage patterns of the James River and rural routes like Co Rd 5.

  20. 2020 Map of Oakes, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Oakes, 2020 Print
    2020 Oakes
    2020 Print · USGS
    The town of Oakes and its surrounding Dickey County prairie are captured here in the 2020s, showing a landscape defined by the James River and Bear Creek. Researchers can locate family plots at Saint Charles Cem or trace the early residential street grid near the Oakes Municipal Airport.

  21. 2020 Map of Glover, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Glover, 2020 Print
    2020 Glover
    2020 Print · USGS
    Agricultural Dickey County life is captured here in the late twenty-teens, showing the winding James River and rural prairie settlements. Trace local family roots at the Glover Cem, Norway Pioneer Cem, and the community of Clement.

  22. 2024 Map of Glover, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Glover, 2024 Print
    2024 Glover
    2024 Print · USGS
    Southeast North Dakota's agricultural heartland is documented here, showing the scattered prairie settlements and river valleys of Dickey County. Genealogists can locate Norway Pioneer Cem, Glover Cem, and the small community of Clement.

  23. 2024 Map of Oakes SE, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Oakes SE, 2024 Print
    2024 Oakes SE
    2024 Print · USGS
    The small community of Ludden is documented here in the early 2020s amidst the classic section-line grid of the North Dakota prairie. Local historians can trace the boundary of Dickey Co and the path of the James River through a landscape of pothole wetlands.

  24. 2024 Map of Oakes, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Oakes, 2024 Print
    2024 Oakes
    2024 Print · USGS
    The community of Oakes is captured here in the 2020s, showing the town's position between the James River and Bear Creek. Genealogists can locate Saint Charles Cem and Oakes View Cem while tracing family-named streets in the town center.

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