Old Maps of Ryan Township, North Dakota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Ryan Township with 18 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Ryan Township has changed over the decades.


Ryan Township, ND maps

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  1. 1894 Map of La Moure
    1894 Map of La Moure
    1894 La Moure
    1894 Print · USGS
    Southeastern North Dakota's prairie landscape is captured here during the railroad boom of the late nineteenth century. Trace the early development of Lamoure and Grand Rapids along the James River and the converging tracks of the Northern Pacific Railroad.

  2. 1895 Map of Lamoure
    1895 Map of Lamoure
    1895 Lamoure
    1895 Print · USGS
    Southeastern North Dakota was a landscape of rapid rail expansion and river-based settlement in the mid-1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace the early foundations of towns like Lamoure, Oakes, and Grand Rapids along the winding James River.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1918 Map of La Moure
    1918 Map of La Moure
    1918 La Moure
    1918 Print · USGS
    Southeastern North Dakota was a thriving rail and agricultural hub during the early twentieth century, as seen in this detailed 1918 survey. Researchers can trace the development of the James River corridor and locate early settlements like Grand Rapids, Oakes, and Port Emma.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1952 Map of Independence, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Independence, 1954 Print
    1952 Independence
    1954 Print · USGS
    The rural prairie of La Moure and Dickey Counties comes into focus in the early 1950s as the Northern Pacific railroad crosses the plains. Genealogists and local historians can trace the settlement of Independence and locate historic rural landmarks like School No 2 and the banks of the James River.

  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. 1955 Map of La Moure, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of La Moure, 1956 Print
    1955 La Moure
    1956 Print · USGS
    La Moure and the surrounding prairie are captured here in the mid-1950s as the river and rail lines dictated local growth. Genealogists can locate Rosehill Cem and St Ansgar Cem, while following the Northern Pacific through town.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 2011 Map of LaMoure, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of LaMoure, 2011 Print
    2011 LaMoure
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Ryan Township, including LaMoure, Wright Township, and other nearby areas

  10. 2011 Map of Independence, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Independence, 2011 Print
    2011 Independence
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Ryan Township, including Independence, James River Valley Township, and other nearby areas

  11. 2014 Map of LaMoure, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of LaMoure, 2014 Print
    2014 LaMoure
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Ryan Township, including LaMoure, Wright Township, and other nearby areas

  12. 2014 Map of Independence, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Independence, 2014 Print
    2014 Independence
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Ryan Township, including Independence, James River Valley Township, and other nearby areas

  13. 2017 Map of LaMoure, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of LaMoure, 2017 Print
    2017 LaMoure
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Ryan Township, including LaMoure, Wright Township, and other nearby areas

  14. 2018 Map of Independence, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Independence, 2018 Print
    2018 Independence
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Ryan Township, including Independence, James River Valley Township, and other nearby areas

  15. 2020 Map of LaMoure, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of LaMoure, 2020 Print
    2020 LaMoure
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Ryan Township, including LaMoure, Wright Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 2020 Map of Independence, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Independence, 2020 Print
    2020 Independence
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Ryan Township, including Independence, James River Valley Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 2024 Map of Independence, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Independence, 2024 Print
    2024 Independence
    2024 Print · USGS
    LaMoure County's prairie landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the rural community of Independence and the surrounding wetlands. Genealogists and researchers can trace the winding James River and numerous parcels of the LaMoure County Waterfowl Production Area.

  18. 2024 Map of LaMoure, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of LaMoure, 2024 Print
    2024 LaMoure
    2024 Print · USGS
    The James River valley and the county seat of LaMoure are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate family sites at Rosehill Cem or trace the shoreline of Lake LaMoure and Nevermore Lake as they sit today.

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