1950s Maps of Tappen, North Dakota

Explore 6 historic maps of Tappen from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Tappen's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Tappen's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Tappen, ND maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Tappen South, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Tappen South, 1954 Print
    1952 Tappen South
    1954 Print · USGS
    In the early fifties, this Kidder County landscape was defined by the Northern Pacific rail corridor and a vast network of wetlands. Researchers can trace the layout of early rural life through landmarks like Camp Grassick, Sibley Cem, and the old School No 28.

  2. 1952 Map of Tappen SE, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Tappen SE, 1954 Print
    1952 Tappen SE
    1954 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Kidder County comes into focus in this detailed study of the prairie wetlands and rail-fed townships east of the state capital. Genealogists and historians can trace local school districts such as School No 1, the Northern Pacific rail line, and the shores of Lake George.

  3. 1952 Map of Tappen NE, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Tappen NE, 1954 Print
    1952 Tappen NE
    1954 Print · USGS
    Kidder County's prairie pothole region comes into focus during the early fifties as the railroad and rural school districts defined local life. Trace the path of the Northern Pacific through Tappen or locate School No 1 near Sweetwater Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1952 Map of Tappen North, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Tappen North, 1954 Print
    1952 Tappen North
    1954 Print · USGS
    Kidder County's prairie pothole region is detailed here in the early fifties, showing a rural landscape organized by township lines and small rail-side settlements. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Norwegian Ch, Fisher Cem, and McPhail Butte Historic Monument.

  5. 1953 Map of Jamestown
    1953 Map of Jamestown
    1953 Jamestown
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southeastern North Dakota was a thriving rail and agricultural corridor in the early fifties, anchored by the James River. Researchers can trace the footprints of institutional landmarks like the North Dakota State Hospital and historic sites such as Whitestone Hill Battlefield Park.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1956 Map of Jamestown
    1956 Map of Jamestown
    1956 Jamestown
    1956 Print · USGS
    The James River valley and the vast alkali lake country of south-central North Dakota are captured here in the mid-fifties. Genealogists can trace family farms across several counties, locating small rail stops like Medberry and monuments like Whitestone Hill Battlefield Park.

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