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1970s Maps of Emmons County, North Dakota

Explore 31 historic maps of Emmons County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Emmons County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Emmons County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Emmons County, ND maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Moffit SW, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Moffit SW, 1973 Print
    1971 Moffit SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Emmons County land is captured here in the early seventies, dominated by the lingering lines of a nineteenth-century military frontier. Researchers can trace the Old Fort Rice Military Reservation Boundary and locate local landmarks like Rattlesnake Butte and Devils Gulch.
  4. 1971 Map of Huff, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Huff, 1973 Print
    1971 Huff
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River breaks near Huff are captured here during the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of high buttes and military history. Genealogists and historians can locate the Parum Cem, Ambulance Butte Sch, and the old Fort Rice Military Reservation Boundary.
  7. 1971 Map of Grassna NW, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Grassna NW, 1973 Print
    1971 Grassna NW
    1973 Print · USGS
    North Dakota's rural plains are captured here in the early seventies, showing the waters of Lake Oahe meeting the mouth of Beaver Creek. Researchers can locate family landmarks like St Bernard Ch or trace the drainage patterns of Berreth Lake and Schumacher Slough.
  10. 1971 Map of Kiefer Buttes, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Kiefer Buttes, 1973 Print
    1971 Kiefer Buttes
    1973 Print · USGS
    Emmons County prairie land is mapped here in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of high buttes and seasonal watercourses. Local history researchers can trace the natural landmarks of the region, from the heights of Kiefer Buttes and Smith Butte to the waters of Becker Lake.
  13. 1971 Map of Grassna, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Grassna, 1973 Print
    1971 Grassna
    1973 Print · USGS
    Emmons County farming country is shown here in the early seventies, centered on the small prairie settlement of Grassna. Researchers can locate the Holy Trinity Ch and trace the paths of Little Beaver Creek and Cattail Creek through the local buttes.
  16. 1971 Map of Hazelton, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Hazelton, 1973 Print
    1971 Hazelton
    1973 Print · USGS
    Hazelton and the surrounding Emmons County prairies are captured here in the early seventies, centered on the Burlington Northern rail line. Researchers can trace local heritage at St Paul Cem or explore the boundaries of the Appert Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
  19. 1971 Map of Moffit SE, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Moffit SE, 1973 Print
    1971 Moffit SE
    1973 Print · USGS
    Emmons County prairie and the community of Hazelton are shown here as they appeared in the early seventies. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern rail line and locate landmarks like the local Townhall and Dutton Slough.
  22. 1971 Map of Fort Rice, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Fort Rice, 1973 Print
    1971 Fort Rice
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley near Fort Rice appears here in the early seventies during the rise of Lake Oahe. Genealogists and historians can locate the Fort Rice Military Cem, the Fort Rice Historical Site, and an Old Railroad Grade.
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  25. 1971 Map of Hazelton SW, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Hazelton SW, 1973 Print
    1971 Hazelton SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River breaks of Emmons County come into focus in the early 1970s, showing a landscape shaped by water and wildlife conservation. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites, including Winchester Cem and Baptist Cem, alongside the waters of Sunburst Lake.
  28. 1971 Map of Huff NE, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Huff NE, 1973 Print
    1971 Huff NE
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River breaks into the prairie south of Bismarck in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by ranching and historic boundaries. Trace the Old Fort Rice Military Reservation Boundary and locate local landmarks like Glendale Ch and Telfer Sch.
  31. 1971 Map of Moffit NW, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Moffit NW, 1973 Print
    1971 Moffit NW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Central North Dakota’s rugged breaks and prairie flats are captured here in the early seventies as the railroad and ranching economy shaped the land. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Black Leg Ranch and the rail siding at Brittin.
  34. 1971 Map of Grassna NE, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Grassna NE, 1973 Print
    1971 Grassna NE
    1973 Print · USGS
    Emmons County prairie and wetlands appear in high detail during the early 1970s. Local researchers can trace family-named landmarks across the landscape, including Schwahn Lake, Maier Lake, and the drainage of Little Beaver Creek.
  37. 1971 Map of Hazelton NW, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Hazelton NW, 1973 Print
    1971 Hazelton NW
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Emmons County prairie in the early seventies shows a transition from military history to modern conservation. Genealogists and local historians can trace the family markers at Gimble Cem and Meckle Cem or locate the old Fort Rice Military Reservation Boundary.
  40. 1971 Map of Strasburg, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Strasburg, 1973 Print
    1971 Strasburg
    1973 Print · USGS
    The village of Strasburg and the surrounding North Dakota prairie are captured in the early seventies, anchored by a prominent rail corridor. Genealogists and local historians can locate Reform Cem, trace the Milwaukee Road tracks, and find the site of an old Drive-in Theater.
  43. 1971 Map of Temvik, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Temvik, 1973 Print
    1971 Temvik
    1973 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, the rural community of Temvik and its surrounding prairie landscape were centered on the Burlington Northern railroad. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Sand Creek Cem and the Townhall.
  46. 1971 Map of Moffit, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Moffit, 1973 Print
    1971 Moffit
    1973 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape around Moffit comes into focus during the early 1970s, as the Burlington Northern and Soo Line railroads cross the prairie. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Moffit Cemetery, Moffit Butte, and the protected waters of Long Lake.
  49. 1975 Map of Dana, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Dana, 1978 Print
    1975 Dana
    1978 Print · USGS
    Emmons County in the mid-1970s was a critical junction for the northern plains rail network. Researchers can trace the dual paths of the Burlington Northern and Soo Line railroads or locate local landmarks like the McLeish Landing Strip and Braddock Dam.
  52. 1975 Map of Appert Lake, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Appert Lake, 1978 Print
    1975 Appert Lake
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Emmons County prairie during the mid-seventies is documented here through its agricultural grid and wildlife conservation lands. Researchers can trace land divisions in Hazelton and Danbury or locate the boundaries of the Appert Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
  55. 1975 Map of Linton NE, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Linton NE, 1978 Print
    1975 Linton NE
    1978 Print · USGS
    The rural prairie of Emmons County was surveyed in the mid-1970s, showing the agricultural character of Tell and Wood townships. Genealogists and researchers can locate the small settlement of Brad and a specific early Grave site north of the Long Lake Creek.
  58. 1975 Map of Braddock NW, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Braddock NW, 1978 Print
    1975 Braddock NW
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Plateau of North Dakota is captured here in the mid-seventies, centered on the expansive waters of the Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Researchers can trace the path of the Soo Line railroad and locate small prairie landmarks like the Landing Strip and Long Lake Creek.
  61. 1975 Map of Braddock, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Braddock, 1978 Print
    1975 Braddock
    1978 Print · USGS
    Braddock and the surrounding Emmons County plains are captured here in the mid-seventies as the rail-and-creek economy shaped the local township. Genealogists can locate Braddock Cem and Maria Cem, or trace the Soo Line past Goose Lake.
  64. 1975 Map of Braddock NE, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Braddock NE, 1978 Print
    1975 Braddock NE
    1978 Print · USGS
    Kidder and Burleigh counties are shown in the mid-1970s, a period defined by vast wildlife conservation and prairie agriculture. Researchers can trace land boundaries in Wild Rose and Baker or locate natural landmarks like Crown Hill and Mud Lake.
  67. 1975 Map of Kintyre, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Kintyre, 1978 Print
    1975 Kintyre
    1978 Print · USGS
    The rural prairie landscape surrounding Kintyre is captured here during the mid-seventies, showing the vital role of the railroad and land management. Researchers can trace the Soo Line tracks through town or locate the National Waterfowl Production Area and Stink Lake.
  70. 1976 Map of Sugarloaf Butte, 1977 Print
    1976 Map of Sugarloaf Butte, 1977 Print
    1976 Sugarloaf Butte
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley south of Bismarck is captured here during the mid-seventies as the reservoir waters of Lake Oahe dominated the lowlands. Researchers can trace the Old Fort Rice Military Reservation Boundary or locate local landmarks like Stewartsdale Cem and Sugarloaf Butte.
  73. 1978 Map of Zeeland NW, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Zeeland NW, 1979 Print
    1978 Zeeland NW
    1979 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of the Dakotas appear here in the late seventies, showing a quiet prairie landscape at the intersection of three counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Milwaukee Road rail line and locate the Baptist Cem or Freidens Cem.
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