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Old Maps of Grand Forks, North Dakota

Explore 26 old maps of Grand Forks, spanning from 1934 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1934 Map of Grand Forks
    1934 Map of Grand Forks
    1934 Grand Forks
    1934 Print · USGS
    Grand Forks and East Grand Forks appear as a burgeoning rail and river hub in the mid-1930s. Researchers can trace the early footprint of the University of North Dakota or locate local landmarks like the State Elevator and Mill and Schumeier Switch.
  4. 1934 Map of Grand Forks
    1934 Map of Grand Forks
    1934 Grand Forks
    1934 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley in the mid-1930s shows a landscape of growing river towns and a dense network of rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family connections to the UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA, West Walle Ch, or early outposts like Merrifield and Schurmeier.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1938 Map of Grand Forks
    1938 Map of Grand Forks
    1938 Grand Forks
    1938 Print · USGS
    Grand Forks and East Grand Forks appear as thriving rail hubs in the mid-1930s at the confluence of the Red and Red Lake Rivers. Researchers can trace rural school locations from School No 25 to School No 6 and identify landmarks like the Landing Field and Brenna Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1952 Map of Grand Forks, 1967 Print
    1952 Map of Grand Forks, 1967 Print
    1952 Grand Forks
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley in the early fifties is shown here at the height of its rail-and-river agricultural economy. Researchers can locate small-town landmarks like the Pleasant View School, the Immanuel Lutheran Church, and trace the path of the Soo Line Railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1956 Map of Grand Forks
    1956 Map of Grand Forks
    1956 Grand Forks
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley in the mid-fifties is captured here as a thriving corridor of grain elevators and rail-linked towns along the North Dakota and Minnesota border. Researchers can trace historic church sites like Immanuel Lutheran Church, vanished rail stops at Tilde Junction, and the boundaries of the White Earth Indian Reservation.
  16. 1963 Map of Kelly, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Kelly, 1964 Print
    1963 Kelly
    1964 Print · USGS
    Grand Forks was expanding westward during the early sixties as aviation and rail lines shaped the prairie. Genealogists can locate old rural schoolhouses like School No 30 and small rail-side stops including Kelly and Powell.
  19. 1963 Map of Grand Forks, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Grand Forks, 1965 Print
    1963 Grand Forks
    1965 Print · USGS
    Grand Forks and the Red River Valley are seen here in the early 1960s as the urban footprint expanded around the university. Trace the city's growth through sites like the University of North Dakota, Calspur, and parochial schools such as St Marys Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1966 Map of Grand Forks
    1966 Map of Grand Forks
    1966 Grand Forks
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley in the mid-sixties shows a landscape shaped by rail-line commerce and complex water management. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side towns like Emerado and Hunter or locate rural landmarks like the Pleasant View Church.
  25. 1971 Map of Thompson, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Thompson, 1973 Print
    1971 Thompson
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley south of Grand Forks is captured here in the early seventies as a productive landscape of railroads and prairie streams. Genealogists and historians can trace local family roots through Walle Ch, Thompson Cem, and the settlement at Merrifield.
  28. 1985 Map of Grand Forks
    1985 Map of Grand Forks
    1985 Grand Forks
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley in the mid-1980s was a landscape of deep-rooted agriculture and rising military significance. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail-tied development of towns like Larimore and Northwood alongside major landmarks like Grand Forks Air Force Base and Turtle River State Park.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1994 Map of Grand Forks, 1995 Print
    1994 Map of Grand Forks, 1995 Print
    1994 Grand Forks
    1995 Print · USGS
    Grand Forks and its sister city across the Red River appear here in the mid-1990s, just before major floods altered the urban landscape. Researchers can trace the sprawling campus of the University of North Dakota and locate historic sites like Calvary Cem and the Burlington Northern lines.
  34. 2011 Map of Thompson, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Thompson, 2011 Print
    2011 Thompson
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Forks, including Thompson, Merrifield, and other nearby areas
  37. 2011 Map of Kelly, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Kelly, 2011 Print
    2011 Kelly
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Forks, including Kelly, Powell, and other nearby areas
  40. 2011 Map of Grand Forks, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Grand Forks, 2011 Print
    2011 Grand Forks
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Forks, including East Grand Forks, North Grand Forks, and other nearby areas
  43. 2014 Map of Grand Forks, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Grand Forks, 2014 Print
    2014 Grand Forks
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Forks, including East Grand Forks, North Grand Forks, and other nearby areas
  46. 2014 Map of Kelly, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Kelly, 2014 Print
    2014 Kelly
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Forks, including Kelly, Powell, and other nearby areas
  49. 2014 Map of Thompson, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Thompson, 2014 Print
    2014 Thompson
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Forks, including Thompson, Merrifield, and other nearby areas
  52. 2017 Map of Kelly, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Kelly, 2017 Print
    2017 Kelly
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Forks, including Kelly, Powell, and other nearby areas
  55. 2017 Map of Thompson, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Thompson, 2017 Print
    2017 Thompson
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Forks, including Thompson, Merrifield, and other nearby areas
  58. 2017 Map of Grand Forks, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Grand Forks, 2017 Print
    2017 Grand Forks
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Forks, including East Grand Forks, North Grand Forks, and other nearby areas
  61. 2020 Map of Kelly, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Kelly, 2020 Print
    2020 Kelly
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Forks, including Kelly, Powell, and other nearby areas
  64. 2020 Map of Grand Forks, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Grand Forks, 2020 Print
    2020 Grand Forks
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Forks, including East Grand Forks, North Grand Forks, and other nearby areas
  67. 2020 Map of Thompson, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Thompson, 2020 Print
    2020 Thompson
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Forks, including Thompson, Merrifield, and other nearby areas
  70. 2024 Map of Kelly, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Kelly, 2024 Print
    2024 Kelly
    2024 Print · USGS
    Grand Forks County in the 2020s is defined by its vital wildlife corridors and critical infrastructure. Trace the modern landscape near Kelly and Powell, including the extensive Kellys Slough National Wildlife Refuge and Grand Forks International Airport.
  73. 2024 Map of Grand Forks, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Grand Forks, 2024 Print
    2024 Grand Forks
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley's urban heart is captured here in contemporary detail, showing the twin cities of the North Dakota-Minnesota border. Researchers can trace the layout of the University of North Dakota, several historic cemeteries like Calvary Cem, and the path of the BNSF Railway.
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