Old Maps of Shields, North Dakota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Shields. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Shields.


Shields, ND maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Bismarck, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Bismarck, 1967 Print
    1954 Bismarck
    1967 Print · USGS
    Bismarck and the Missouri River basin are shown in the mid-1960s as the Oahe Reservoir reshaped the valley. Genealogists can trace family-named landmarks like Dog Tooth Buttes and small prairie settlements such as Fort Yates, Selfridge, and Brisbane.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Bismarck
    1958 Map of Bismarck
    1958 Bismarck
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central North Dakota in the late fifties is defined by the Missouri River and the sprawling Standing Rock Indian Reservation. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-line outposts like Sedalia Siding or explore local landmarks like Saint Anthony and Fort Lincoln State Park/Museum.

  3. 1971 Map of Shields, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Shields, 1973 Print
    1971 Shields
    1973 Print · USGS
    The border between Grant and Sioux counties follows the winding path of the Cannonball River in the early 1970s. Local researchers can trace the rail corridor of the C M St P & P and locate specific sites like the community of Shields and various Gravel Pits.

  4. 1980 Map of Elgin
    1980 Map of Elgin
    1980 Elgin
    1980 Print · USGS
    North Dakota's southern plains come alive in the early eighties as the Standing Rock Indian Reservation meets the Cannonball River. Trace the rail lines serving Elgin and Carson, or locate family-named landmarks like Thompson Butte and Heil.

  5. 2011 Map of Shields, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Shields, 2011 Print
    2011 Shields
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Shields, including Porcupine District, Grant County, and other nearby areas

  6. 2014 Map of Shields, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Shields, 2014 Print
    2014 Shields
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Shields, including Porcupine District, Grant County, and other nearby areas

  7. 2018 Map of Shields, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Shields, 2018 Print
    2018 Shields
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Shields, including Porcupine District, Grant County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2020 Map of Shields, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Shields, 2020 Print
    2020 Shields
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Shields, including Porcupine District, Grant County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2024 Map of Shields, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Shields, 2024 Print
    2024 Shields
    2024 Print · USGS
    North Dakota's southern plains come into focus in the 2020s, centered on the river valley and the border between two counties. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the roads around the settlement of Shields, locating the Shields Cem and the bends of the Cannonball River.

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