Old Maps of Elm Township, North Dakota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Elm Township with 35 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.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Elm Township has changed over the decades.


Elm Township, ND maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Monango
    1894 Map of Monango
    1894 Monango
    1894 Print · USGS
    Southern North Dakota was a landscape of pioneering railroads and new township boundaries in the early 1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail junctions at Monango or locate landholdings within the districts of Whitestone and Keystone.

  2. 1894 Map of Ellendale
    1894 Map of Ellendale
    1894 Ellendale
    1894 Print · USGS
    Dakota Territory transitions into new states in the late nineteenth century as the rail-and-river economy takes root. Genealogists can trace early township structures across Wheatland and Osceola, or locate residents near Frederick along the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway.

  3. 1896 Map of Edgeley
    1896 Map of Edgeley
    1896 Edgeley
    1896 Print · USGS
    Dakota Territory had only recently achieved statehood when these rail lines began carving through the prairie. Genealogists can trace the early foundations of Edgeley, Kulm, and Ellendale alongside rural townships like Whitestone and Glenmore.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1899 Map of Ellendale
    1899 Map of Ellendale
    1899 Ellendale
    1899 Print · USGS
    North Dakota and South Dakota borderlands come into focus at the close of the nineteenth century as the railroad transforms the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace the early growth of Ellendale and Leola along with vanished stops like Alpha and Delhi.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1925 Map of Edgeley
    1925 Map of Edgeley
    1925 Edgeley
    1925 Print · USGS
    LaMoure and Dickey Counties are shown in the mid-1920s as a complex network of rail lines and prairie townships. Trace the early layout of Ellendale, the historical Whitestone Battlefield Park, and rail stops at Deisem and Medberry.
    2 unique versions available

  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. 1954 Map of Aberdeen, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Aberdeen, 1964 Print
    1954 Aberdeen
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northeastern South Dakota in the mid-fifties remains a world of rail-dependent prairie towns and sweeping waterfowl refuges. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Eureka and Ipswich or locate rural landmarks near Richmond Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1956 Map of Aberdeen
    1956 Map of Aberdeen
    1956 Aberdeen
    1956 Print · USGS
    Upper South Dakota during the mid-fifties remains a landscape of rail-connected farming towns and expansive glacial lake basins. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Minneapolis and St Louis railroad through Gettysburg or locate vanished stops near Elm Lake and Richmond Lake.

  9. 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.

  10. 1968 Map of Frederick NW, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Frederick NW, 1970 Print
    1968 Frederick NW
    1970 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of the Dakotas are captured in the late sixties as the prairie landscape centers on the waters of Elm Lake. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like the Aurdal Ch, the Great Northern rail line, and local Townhall sites.

  11. 1968 Map of Forbes, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Forbes, 1970 Print
    1968 Forbes
    1970 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Dickey and McPherson counties are captured here in the late sixties, centered on the village of Forbes. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Great Northern rail line and locate the Forbes Cem near the state line.

  12. 1971 Map of Merricourt SE, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Merricourt SE, 1973 Print
    1971 Merricourt SE
    1973 Print · USGS
    Dickey County is captured here in the early seventies, showing a prairie landscape organized by township lines and natural drainage. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Cem, the central Townhall, and the shores of Happy Lake.

  13. 1982 Map of Monango SW, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Monango SW, 1983 Print
    1982 Monango SW
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Dickey County prairie comes into focus in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape of section-line roads and conservation wetlands. Researchers can locate the local Townhall, trace family roots at the Cem, or find the shoreline of Pheasant Lake.

  14. 1985 Map of Elm River
    1985 Map of Elm River
    1985 Elm River
    1985 Print · USGS
    Spanning the state line during the mid-eighties, this area shows a landscape of river-fed reservoirs and agricultural colonies. Genealogists and historians can locate communal settlements like Spring Creek Colony and rail stops along the Burlington Northern Railroad or the Chicago and North Western Railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 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

  16. 2011 Map of Frederick NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Frederick NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Frederick NW
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Elm Township, including Palmyra Township, Ellendale Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 2011 Map of Monango SW, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Monango SW, 2011 Print
    2011 Monango SW
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Elm Township, including Hamburg Township, Keystone Township, and other nearby areas

  18. 2011 Map of Merricourt SE, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Merricourt SE, 2011 Print
    2011 Merricourt SE
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Elm Township, including Hamburg Township, Whitestone Township, and other nearby areas

  19. 2011 Map of Forbes, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Forbes, 2011 Print
    2011 Forbes
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Elm Township, including Forbes, Lorraine Township, and other nearby areas

  20. 2012 Map of Frederick NW, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Frederick NW, 2012 Print
    2012 Frederick NW
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Elm Township, including Palmyra Township, Ellendale Township, and other nearby areas

  21. 2014 Map of Merricourt SE, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Merricourt SE, 2014 Print
    2014 Merricourt SE
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Elm Township, including Hamburg Township, Whitestone Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 2014 Map of Monango SW, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Monango SW, 2014 Print
    2014 Monango SW
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Elm Township, including Hamburg Township, Keystone Township, and other nearby areas

  23. 2014 Map of Forbes, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Forbes, 2014 Print
    2014 Forbes
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Elm Township, including Forbes, Lorraine Township, and other nearby areas

  24. 2015 Map of Frederick NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Frederick NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Frederick NW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Elm Township, including Palmyra Township, Ellendale Township, and other nearby areas

  25. 2017 Map of Merricourt SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Merricourt SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Merricourt SE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Elm Township, including Hamburg Township, Whitestone Township, and other nearby areas

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