1960s Maps of Griggs County, North Dakota

Explore 28 historic maps of Griggs County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Griggs County, ND maps

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  1. 1961 Map of McHenry, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of McHenry, 1963 Print
    1961 McHenry
    1963 Print · USGS
    McHenry and the surrounding prairie of Foster and Eddy Counties are captured here in the early sixties as a settled agricultural and rail landscape. Researchers can trace the Northern Pacific line into the village of McHenry and locate the historic Bethlehem Cem.

  2. 1961 Map of Kloten NW, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Kloten NW, 1963 Print
    1961 Kloten NW
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Sheyenne River valley and the heights of Pilot Mound define this North Dakota landscape in the early sixties. Genealogists can locate rural landmarks like Norway Ch and New Luther Valley Cem along the Nelson and Griggs county border.

  3. 1961 Map of Binford, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Binford, 1963 Print
    1961 Binford
    1963 Print · USGS
    Griggs County agriculture and conservation meet in the early 1960s, centered on the rail-connected town of Binford. Trace family roots and local landmarks through several rural burial grounds like Bethany Cem and the sprawling Sibley Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

  4. 1961 Map of Cooperstown East, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Cooperstown East, 1963 Print
    1961 Cooperstown East
    1963 Print · USGS
    Griggs County enters the 1960s with the expanding waters of the Sheyenne River valley and the growth of the county seat. Researchers can locate the Cooperstown Cem, the Fairground, and the specific engineering of the Ueland Dam.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1961 Map of Jessie, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Jessie, 1963 Print
    1961 Jessie
    1963 Print · USGS
    Griggs County prairie life is captured here in the early sixties, showing the vital rail-and-river network of the eastern plains. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the West Prairie Ch, St Lawrence Cem, and the high ground of Pilot Mound.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1961 Map of Sutton, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Sutton, 1963 Print
    1961 Sutton
    1963 Print · USGS
    Griggs County agriculture and rail transport intersect in the early 1960s around the prairie settlement of Sutton. Researchers can trace the path of the Great Northern railroad and the winding Baldhill Creek through Kingsley and Mabel townships.

  7. 1961 Map of Johnson Lake, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Johnson Lake, 1963 Print
    1961 Johnson Lake
    1963 Print · USGS
    Prairie potholes and the Johnson Lake National Wildlife Refuge define this rural Eddy County landscape in the early sixties. Genealogists can locate Gethsemane Ch, its nearby Cem, and the Community Hall among the farms of Colvin and Paradise.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1961 Map of Revere, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Revere, 1963 Print
    1961 Revere
    1963 Print · USGS
    Griggs County prairie life in the early sixties is centered on the Great Northern rail line and the tiny settlement of Revere. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Eidfjord Ch, find the grounds of School No 2, and trace the meandering Baldhill Creek.

  9. 1961 Map of Wimbledon, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Wimbledon, 1963 Print
    1961 Wimbledon
    1963 Print · USGS
    Wimbledon serves as a vital rail junction on the North Dakota prairie during the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the intersection of the Midland Continental and Soo Line railroads near St Boniface Cem and Mud Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1961 Map of Hannaford, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Hannaford, 1963 Print
    1961 Hannaford
    1963 Print · USGS
    In the early sixties, the rail junctions and prairie townships of Griggs County remained vital links in the local grain economy. Researchers can trace the path of Baldhill Creek past Hannaford, locating Walum and family-history sites like Lyster Cem.

  11. 1961 Map of Binford NE, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Binford NE, 1963 Print
    1961 Binford NE
    1963 Print · USGS
    Nelson and Griggs Counties are shown here in the early sixties, a time when the prairie was dotted with small parish churches and seasonal wetlands. Genealogists and local historians can locate Bethlehem Ch, Sheyenne Ch, and the waterside Red Willow Camp.

  12. 1961 Map of Wimbledon NE, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Wimbledon NE, 1963 Print
    1961 Wimbledon NE
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Griggs and Barnes County line in the early sixties showcases a classic North Dakota township system defined by isolated farmsteads and prairie wetlands. Local historians can trace early schoolhouse sites like Pierce Sch and Laketown Sch or industrial Gravel Pits.

  13. 1961 Map of Cooperstown West, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Cooperstown West, 1963 Print
    1961 Cooperstown West
    1963 Print · USGS
    Griggs County prairie life in the early sixties is centered on the railroad corridor and organized township lines. Genealogists can trace property locations near Cooperstown and Shepard, or locate landmarks like Lake Five and the local Gravel Pits.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1961 Map of Binford NW, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Binford NW, 1963 Print
    1961 Binford NW
    1963 Print · USGS
    The glacial prairie of central North Dakota is captured here in the early sixties, showing the vital connection between water and rural settlement. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites such as Bergen Ch Cem and trace the shorelines of Red Willow Lake and Ottofy Lake.

  15. 1961 Map of Sutton NE, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Sutton NE, 1963 Print
    1961 Sutton NE
    1963 Print · USGS
    Griggs County agriculture and rural life are captured here in the early sixties, showing the structured township system of the North Dakota plains. Researchers can pinpoint family-linked sites like Hartman Memorial Cem, Zion Ch, and the banks of Baldhill Creek.

  16. 1961 Map of Mose, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Mose, 1963 Print
    1961 Mose
    1963 Print · USGS
    Griggs County and its surrounding prairie landscape are documented here in the early sixties, as the railway still shaped local life. Researchers can find old burial sites like Naroen Cem, the settlement at Mose, and the waters of Hoot-E-Too Lake.

  17. 1961 Map of Sutton SW, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Sutton SW, 1963 Print
    1961 Sutton SW
    1963 Print · USGS
    Griggs County and the neighboring townships of Dover and Corinne are captured in the early sixties as the agricultural landscape of the Missouri River Basin matured. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land via field lines and locate the Mabel Cem, Holland Ch, and the local Townhall.

  18. 1961 Map of Dazey NE, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Dazey NE, 1963 Print
    1961 Dazey NE
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Sheyenne River valley in Barnes County appears here just as the landscape was adapting to the creation of Lake Ashtabula. Researchers can trace the historical Sibley Trail and locate rural landmarks like St Marys Ch, Sunnyside Cem, and School No 25.

  19. 1961 Map of Dazey, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Dazey, 1963 Print
    1961 Dazey
    1963 Print · USGS
    The town of Dazey sits at a rail junction in eastern North Dakota during the early 1960s, surrounded by a landscape of prairie potholes and farmsteads. Researchers can trace the Northern Pacific rail line and locate landmarks like the Dazey Cemetery and Lake Benson.

  20. 1961 Map of Karnak, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Karnak, 1963 Print
    1961 Karnak
    1963 Print · USGS
    Griggs County agriculture and rail transit are captured here in the early sixties, centered on the Karnak settlement. Researchers can trace the Great Northern line and locate community landmarks like Saron Ch and the Cem near Union Ch.

  21. 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.

  22. 1967 Map of Kloten SE, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Kloten SE, 1969 Print
    1967 Kloten SE
    1969 Print · USGS
    Griggs County in the late sixties shows a landscape defined by the winding path of the Sheyenne River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the positions of Ottawa Ch, Ringsaker Ch, and the high ground at Pilot Mound.

  23. 1967 Map of Luverne, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Luverne, 1969 Print
    1967 Luverne
    1969 Print · USGS
    Luverne and the prairie wetlands of Steele and Griggs counties are captured here in the late sixties, just as the Sheyenne River valley was being reshaped. Researchers can trace the Great Northern rail line and locate rural landmarks like Lund Ch and the Pederson Cem.

  24. 1967 Map of Sharon, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Sharon, 1969 Print
    1967 Sharon
    1969 Print · USGS
    Steel County and Griggs County were defined by prairie rail towns and winding rivers during the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Great Northern rail corridor through Sharon and locate family plots at Trinity Cem or Sharon Cem.

  25. 1967 Map of Aneta, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Aneta, 1969 Print
    1967 Aneta
    1969 Print · USGS
    Aneta and the surrounding prairie townships are captured here in the late 1960s at the meeting point of Nelson, Griggs, and Steele counties. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Silent Hill Cemetery, Norway Church, and the Great Northern rail line.

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