Old Maps of Nora Township, North Dakota for Metal Detecting

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Nora Township, ND maps

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  1. 1896 Map of Edgeley
    1896 Map of Edgeley
    1896 Edgeley
    1896 Print · USGS
    Dakota Territory had only recently achieved statehood when these rail lines began carving through the prairie. Genealogists can trace the early foundations of Edgeley, Kulm, and Ellendale alongside rural townships like Whitestone and Glenmore.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1925 Map of Edgeley
    1925 Map of Edgeley
    1925 Edgeley
    1925 Print · USGS
    LaMoure and Dickey Counties are shown in the mid-1920s as a complex network of rail lines and prairie townships. Trace the early layout of Ellendale, the historical Whitestone Battlefield Park, and rail stops at Deisem and Medberry.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 1982 Map of Deisem, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Deisem, 1983 Print
    1982 Deisem
    1983 Print · USGS
    LaMoure County's prairie landscape is captured in the early eighties, centered on the rail-side settlement of Deisem. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern rail line and identify local landmarks like the Forsman Landing Strip and Gravel Pit.

  6. 1982 Map of Kulm-Edgeley Dam, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Kulm-Edgeley Dam, 1983 Print
    1982 Kulm-Edgeley Dam
    1983 Print · USGS
    The rural prairie of La Moure and Dickey Counties comes into focus during the late seventies, showing the township structures and water systems of the plains. Researchers can locate the Beresena Cem and local landmarks like the Kulm-Edgeley Dam and Jolin Dam.

  7. 1982 Map of Edgeley Junction, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Edgeley Junction, 1983 Print
    1982 Edgeley Junction
    1983 Print · USGS
    LaMoure County's prairie landscape is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing the intersection of rail history and conservation. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Townhall, trace the Old Grade, and explore the wetlands of the National Waterfowl Production Area.

  8. 1982 Map of Edgeley, 1986 Print
    1982 Map of Edgeley, 1986 Print
    1982 Edgeley
    1986 Print · USGS
    Edgeley and the surrounding prairie wetlands are shown in detail during the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can locate Mount Hope Cem, the National Waterfowl Production Area, and the banks of the Maple River.

  9. 1986 Map of La Moure
    1986 Map of La Moure
    1986 La Moure
    1986 Print · USGS
    Mid-century settlement patterns and water management define this stretch of the North Dakota prairie during the 1980s. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Soo Line or locate sites such as Whitestone Battlefield State Park and Ellendale.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 2011 Map of Edgeley Junction, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Edgeley Junction, 2011 Print
    2011 Edgeley Junction
    2011 Print · USGS
    LaMoure County's agricultural heartland is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of rural life and prairie hydrology. Genealogists and land researchers can trace the course of Maple Creek, identify the site of Edgeley Junction, and follow the section lines of 83rd Ave SE.

  11. 2011 Map of Deisem, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Deisem, 2011 Print
    2011 Deisem
    2011 Print · USGS
    LaMoure County's agricultural landscape is documented here in the early 21st century, showing the enduring grid of prairie section roads. Researchers can locate the small settlement of Deisem and trace water management landmarks like the Schlecht-Thom Dam and Nora Township Dam.

  12. 2011 Map of Kulm-Edgeley Dam, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Kulm-Edgeley Dam, 2011 Print
    2011 Kulm-Edgeley Dam
    2011 Print · USGS
    This rural North Dakota landscape in the early twenty-first century reveals a grid of prairie roads and the managed waters of the Maple River. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Beresena Cemetery and trace the impoundments at Kulm-Edgeley Dam and Jolin Dam.

  13. 2011 Map of Edgeley, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Edgeley, 2011 Print
    2011 Edgeley
    2011 Print · USGS
    Edgeley and its surrounding prairie landscape are documented here in the early 21st century, showing the town's development at the intersection of regional highways. Genealogists can locate Mount Hope Cemetery and Mount Calvary Cemetery, while aviation enthusiasts can find the Edgeley Airfield.

  14. 2014 Map of Kulm-Edgeley Dam, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Kulm-Edgeley Dam, 2014 Print
    2014 Kulm-Edgeley Dam
    2014 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of LaMoure and Dickey counties are captured here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape defined by prairie agriculture and water management. Researchers can locate the Beresena Cem or trace the course of the Maple River near the Kulm-Edgeley Dam.

  15. 2014 Map of Edgeley Junction, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Edgeley Junction, 2014 Print
    2014 Edgeley Junction
    2014 Print · USGS
    LaMoure County's agricultural heartland is documented here during the early twenty-first century, showing the precise grid of section-line roads and prairie drainages. Researchers can trace the local water network of Cottonwood Cr and Maple Cr near the rural crossing of Edgeley Junction.

  16. 2014 Map of Edgeley, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Edgeley, 2014 Print
    2014 Edgeley
    2014 Print · USGS
    Edgeley and the surrounding North Dakota prairie are captured in this 2014 survey, illustrating the grid of a rural rail-and-road hub. Researchers can locate family sites near Mt Hope Cem or trace the winding course of the Maple River across the county line.

  17. 2014 Map of Deisem, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Deisem, 2014 Print
    2014 Deisem
    2014 Print · USGS
    LaMoure County prairie land is mapped here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring grid of agricultural development. Researchers can locate the small community of Deisem and trace the natural courses of Cottonwood Cr and Maple Cr.

  18. 2017 Map of Edgeley Junction, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Edgeley Junction, 2017 Print
    2017 Edgeley Junction
    2017 Print · USGS
    LaMoure County prairie land is captured here in the late twenty-tens, showing the rural crossroads of Edgeley Junction. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of Maple Cr and Cottonwood Cr through the section-line grid of T135N R64W.

  19. 2018 Map of Kulm-Edgeley Dam, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Kulm-Edgeley Dam, 2018 Print
    2018 Kulm-Edgeley Dam
    2018 Print · USGS
    The rural prairie landscape where Dickey and LaMoure Counties meet is captured here in the late 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Beresena Cem or trace the course of the Maple River near the Kulm-Edgeley Dam.

  20. 2018 Map of Edgeley, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Edgeley, 2018 Print
    2018 Edgeley
    2018 Print · USGS
    Edgeley and the surrounding prairie lands of LaMoure County are captured here in the late twenty-tens. Researchers can trace the local street grid and locate the Mount Hope Hope Cem and Mount Calvary Cem on the outskirts of Edgeley.

  21. 2018 Map of Deisem, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Deisem, 2018 Print
    2018 Deisem
    2018 Print · USGS
    LaMoure County's agricultural landscape is captured here in the late twenty-teens, centered on the quiet crossroads of Deisem. Genealogists and local researchers can trace section lines and watercourses like Cottonwood Cr and Maple Cr.

  22. 2020 Map of Deisem, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Deisem, 2020 Print
    2020 Deisem
    2020 Print · USGS
    LaMoure County's rural heartland is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing the persistent grid of the North Dakota prairie. Researchers can trace the drainage of Maple Cr and Cottonwood Cr near the small settlement of Deisem.

  23. 2020 Map of Edgeley, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Edgeley, 2020 Print
    2020 Edgeley
    2020 Print · USGS
    Edgeley and the surrounding North Dakota plains are captured in this contemporary 2020 survey as the area balances its agricultural roots with local aviation. Trace the town's growth from Edgeley out toward Edgeley Municipal Airport and locate family plots at Mount Hope Cem.

  24. 2020 Map of Kulm-Edgeley Dam, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Kulm-Edgeley Dam, 2020 Print
    2020 Kulm-Edgeley Dam
    2020 Print · USGS
    The rural border of LaMoure and Dickey Counties comes into focus in this recent survey of the North Dakota prairie. Researchers can trace the path of the Maple River or locate the New Beresina Cem and the Kulm-Edgeley Dam.

  25. 2020 Map of Edgeley Junction, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Edgeley Junction, 2020 Print
    2020 Edgeley Junction
    2020 Print · USGS
    LaMoure County prairie life is centered on the rural grid in this 2020 survey of the eastern Dakotas. Researchers can trace local drainage patterns along Cottonwood Cr and Maple Cr or locate the historic rail-adjacent site of Edgeley Junction.

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