Old Maps of Marion, North Dakota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Marion. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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


Marion, ND maps

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  1. 1897 Map of Eckelson
    1897 Map of Eckelson
    1897 Eckelson
    1897 Print · USGS
    Eastern North Dakota in the late nineteenth century was a land defined by the iron rail and a network of glacial lakes. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and rail stops near Valley City, Sanborn, and the isolated post office at Svea.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 1970 Map of Marion, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Marion, 1973 Print
    1970 Marion
    1973 Print · USGS
    The town of Marion and its surrounding rail junctions are captured here during the 1970s. Genealogists can locate family sites across three townships and trace landmarks like Lake View Cem, Grace Cem, and the local Gravel Pit.

  5. 1986 Map of Jamestown
    1986 Map of Jamestown
    1986 Jamestown
    1986 Print · USGS
    The eastern North Dakota prairie comes into focus in the mid-eighties, centered on the rail and river hubs of Jamestown and Valley City. You can trace the Burlington Northern line through historic stops like Eckelson, Sanborn, and Spiritwood while exploring vast wildlife refuges and local landmarks.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2011 Map of Marion, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Marion, 2011 Print
    2011 Marion
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion, including Prairie Township, Gladstone Township, and other nearby areas

  7. 2014 Map of Marion, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Marion, 2014 Print
    2014 Marion
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion, including Prairie Township, Gladstone Township, and other nearby areas

  8. 2018 Map of Marion, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Marion, 2018 Print
    2018 Marion
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion, including Prairie Township, Gladstone Township, and other nearby areas

  9. 2020 Map of Marion, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Marion, 2020 Print
    2020 Marion
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion, including Prairie Township, Gladstone Township, and other nearby areas

  10. 2024 Map of Marion, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Marion, 2024 Print
    2024 Marion
    2024 Print · USGS
    The town of Marion and its surrounding wetlands are detailed in this contemporary survey of southeastern North Dakota. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Lakeview Cem and Emmanuel Cem while tracing the rural road network.

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