Old Maps of Independence, Ryan Township

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Independence, Ryan Township maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 2011 Map of Independence, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Independence, 2011 Print
    2011 Independence
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Ryan Township, James River Valley Township, and other nearby areas

  8. 2014 Map of Independence, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Independence, 2014 Print
    2014 Independence
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Ryan Township, James River Valley Township, and other nearby areas

  9. 2018 Map of Independence, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Independence, 2018 Print
    2018 Independence
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Ryan Township, James River Valley Township, and other nearby areas

  10. 2020 Map of Independence, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Independence, 2020 Print
    2020 Independence
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Ryan Township, James River Valley Township, and other nearby areas

  11. 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.

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