Old Maps of Niagara, North Dakota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Niagara with 34 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 Niagara has changed over the decades.


Niagara, ND maps

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  1. 1939 Map of Niagara
    1939 Map of Niagara
    1939 Niagara
    1939 Print · USGS
    The northern prairie along the Nelson and Grand Forks county line is shown here in the mid-1930s, defined by its glacial terrain and rail-fed towns. Trace the locations of early rural schools and congregations like Lunney Sch, Logan Ch, and Bethel Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 1952 Map of Thief River Falls, 1967 Print
    1952 Map of Thief River Falls, 1967 Print
    1952 Thief River Falls
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley's agricultural and conservation landscape is captured in the mid-1950s, detailing a web of rail lines and international border crossings. Researchers can trace family roots in towns like Thief River Falls, locate the State School for Blind, and survey landmarks like the Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Thief River Falls
    1956 Map of Thief River Falls
    1956 Thief River Falls
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley in the mid-1950s is captured here as a sprawling network of rail corridors and wildlife refuges along the Canadian border. Trace the vanished transport routes of the Dismantled railroad and Abandoned railroad or locate local landmarks like the Herrick Elevator and State School for Blind.

  5. 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.

  6. 1957 Map of Thief River Falls
    1957 Map of Thief River Falls
    1957 Thief River Falls
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley in the mid-fifties is captured here as a thriving network of rail towns and conservation lands. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through settlements like Grafton, Pembina, and Hallock, or locate landmarks such as the State School for Blind and the Great Northern RR corridor.

  7. 1963 Map of Fordville SE, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Fordville SE, 1964 Print
    1963 Fordville SE
    1964 Print · USGS
    Grand Forks County was defined by its organized townships and winding waterways in the early sixties. Genealogists and local researchers can locate the Niagara settlement, Niagara Cem, and rural landmarks like School No 122.

  8. 1963 Map of Niagara, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Niagara, 1964 Print
    1963 Niagara
    1964 Print · USGS
    Niagara and the eastern North Dakota prairie are captured in the early sixties as the rail-and-river economy persisted. Researchers can trace the Great Northern railroad route, find the Bethel Ch Cem, and locate rural landmarks like Larimore Sch No 3.

  9. 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.

  10. 1967 Map of Thief River Falls
    1967 Map of Thief River Falls
    1967 Thief River Falls
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley and the international border come alive in the 1960s, showing a landscape shaped by major rail lines and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Great Northern and Soo Line through towns like Thief River Falls, Grafton, and Hallock.

  11. 1971 Map of Fordville SW, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Fordville SW, 1974 Print
    1971 Fordville SW
    1974 Print · USGS
    Nelson and Grand Forks counties appear here in the early 1970s, showing a prairie landscape defined by the Burlington Northern rail line. Researchers can trace the layout of Petersburg, find the St Andrews Cem, and follow the winding path of Skunk Coulee.

  12. 1971 Map of Lake Pickard, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Lake Pickard, 1974 Print
    1971 Lake Pickard
    1974 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Nelson and Grand Forks counties come into focus during the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by prairie water and rural townships. Genealogists and local historians can locate Lom Ch, the local Townhall, and the winding Goose River.

  13. 1985 Map of Grafton
    1985 Map of Grafton
    1985 Grafton
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley at the mid-eighties shows a landscape of deep-rooted agriculture and rail-side towns. Genealogists and historians can trace family land near Grafton, Minto, or Lankin, and locate conservation landmarks like the Ardoch National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 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

  15. 2011 Map of Lake Pickard, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lake Pickard, 2011 Print
    2011 Lake Pickard
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Niagara, including Grand Forks County, Nelson County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2011 Map of Niagara, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Niagara, 2011 Print
    2011 Niagara
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Niagara, including Shawnee, Grand Forks County, and other nearby areas

  17. 2011 Map of Fordville SE, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Fordville SE, 2011 Print
    2011 Fordville SE
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Niagara, including Grand Forks County, United States, and other nearby areas

  18. 2011 Map of Fordville SW, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Fordville SW, 2011 Print
    2011 Fordville SW
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Niagara, including Petersburg, Grand Forks County, and other nearby areas

  19. 2014 Map of Fordville SE, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Fordville SE, 2014 Print
    2014 Fordville SE
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Niagara, including Grand Forks County, United States, and other nearby areas

  20. 2014 Map of Fordville SW, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Fordville SW, 2014 Print
    2014 Fordville SW
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Niagara, including Petersburg, Grand Forks County, and other nearby areas

  21. 2014 Map of Lake Pickard, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Lake Pickard, 2014 Print
    2014 Lake Pickard
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Niagara, including Grand Forks County, Nelson County, and other nearby areas

  22. 2014 Map of Niagara, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Niagara, 2014 Print
    2014 Niagara
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Niagara, including Shawnee, Grand Forks County, and other nearby areas

  23. 2017 Map of Lake Pickard, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Lake Pickard, 2017 Print
    2017 Lake Pickard
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Niagara, including Grand Forks County, Nelson County, and other nearby areas

  24. 2017 Map of Niagara, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Niagara, 2017 Print
    2017 Niagara
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Niagara, including Shawnee, Grand Forks County, and other nearby areas

  25. 2017 Map of Fordville SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Fordville SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Fordville SE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Niagara, including Grand Forks County, United States, and other nearby areas

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