Old Maps of Ray Township, North Dakota for Metal Detecting

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Ray 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 Schlecht-Weixel Dam, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Schlecht-Weixel Dam, 1983 Print
    1982 Schlecht-Weixel Dam
    1983 Print · USGS
    LaMoure County in the early eighties shows a landscape of conservation and prairie agriculture centered around the Schlecht-Weixel Dam. Family historians can locate rural burial sites at German Cem and Township Cem amidst the Bluebird and Swede divisions.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1982 Map of Kulm, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Kulm, 1983 Print
    1982 Kulm
    1983 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape around the town of Kulm is captured here in the early 1980s as a patchwork of prairie potholes and agricultural tracts. Genealogists can locate several burial sites like Norwegian Cem and United Cem, while tracing the Soo Line railroad's path.

  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 Kulm, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Kulm, 2011 Print
    2011 Kulm
    2011 Print · USGS
    The agricultural community of Kulm is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the town's organized grid and surrounding prairie wetlands. Researchers can locate several burial sites including the Norwegian Cemetery, Gradenfeld Cemetery, and American Cemetery.

  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 Schlecht-Weixel Dam, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Schlecht-Weixel Dam, 2011 Print
    2011 Schlecht-Weixel Dam
    2011 Print · USGS
    LaMoure County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by prairie potholes and section roads. Genealogists can locate specific burial sites like the German Cemetery and Swede Township Cemetery.

  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 Kulm, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Kulm, 2014 Print
    2014 Kulm
    2014 Print · USGS
    In the southeastern prairie of North Dakota, this mid-2010s survey captures Kulm and its surrounding agricultural landscape. Genealogists can trace local heritage through several burial grounds, including Norwegian Cem, American Cem, and Gradenfeld Cem.

  16. 2014 Map of Schlecht-Weixel Dam, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Schlecht-Weixel Dam, 2014 Print
    2014 Schlecht-Weixel Dam
    2014 Print · USGS
    LaMoure County's agricultural heartland is documented in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape defined by organized section lines and prairie drainage. Genealogists and local historians can locate the German Cem, Swede Township Cem, and the Schlecht-Weixel Dam.

  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 Schlecht-Weixel Dam, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Schlecht-Weixel Dam, 2017 Print
    2017 Schlecht-Weixel Dam
    2017 Print · USGS
    LaMoure County's agricultural landscape is shown here in the late twenty-tens, defined by prairie wetlands and small-town townships. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at the German Cem or the Swede Township Cem near Maple Cr.

  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 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.

  21. 2018 Map of Kulm, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Kulm, 2018 Print
    2018 Kulm
    2018 Print · USGS
    The prairie town of Kulm and its surrounding townships are shown here as they appeared in the late 2010s. Researchers can trace local lineage through several denominational landmarks, including American Cem, Norwegian Cem, and the Gradenfeld Cem.

  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 Kulm, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Kulm, 2020 Print
    2020 Kulm
    2020 Print · USGS
    The prairie town of Kulm and its surrounding townships are shown here in the early twenty-first century. Family history researchers can trace local roots across several denominational sites, including Saint Paul's Lutheran Cem and Assembly of God 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 Schlecht-Weixel Dam, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Schlecht-Weixel Dam, 2020 Print
    2020 Schlecht-Weixel Dam
    2020 Print · USGS
    LaMoure County's prairie landscape and rural townships are captured here at the start of the 2020s. Researchers can trace local heritage at Trinity Lutheran Cem and Swede Township Cem or locate Schlecht-Weixel Dam along Maple Cr.

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