Old Maps of Napoleon, North Dakota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Napoleon with 16 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 Napoleon has changed over the decades.


Napoleon, ND maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 1979 Map of McKenna Lake South, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of McKenna Lake South, 1980 Print
    1979 McKenna Lake South
    1980 Print · USGS
    Logan County’s glacial prairie and farmsteads are detailed in this late-seventies survey of the area south of Napoleon. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land in Kroeber or Starkey, and locate landmarks like St Boniface Ch.

  4. 1980 Map of McKenna Lake North
    1980 Map of McKenna Lake North
    1980 McKenna Lake North
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Logan County prairie around the turn of the 1980s reveals a landscape defined by the Soo Line railroad and local townships. Researchers can locate St Philips Cem, the settlement of Napoleon, and rural landmarks like Mc Kenna Lake.

  5. 1985 Map of Steele, 1994 Print
    1985 Map of Steele, 1994 Print
    1985 Steele
    1994 Print · USGS
    Central North Dakota’s prairie pothole region is showcased here in the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape of vital wetlands and rail-dependent towns. Researchers can trace family ties and land use near Steele, Napoleon, and the many waterfowl production areas like Slade National Wildlife Refuge.

  6. 1986 Map of Wishek
    1986 Map of Wishek
    1986 Wishek
    1986 Print · USGS
    McIntosh and Logan counties are depicted here in the mid-1980s, a period defined by small-town rail commerce and extensive prairie conservation. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Soo Line and Burlington Northern through centers like Wishek, Ashley, and Fredonia.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2011 Map of McKenna Lake North, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of McKenna Lake North, 2011 Print
    2011 McKenna Lake North
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Napoleon, including Glendale Township, Bryant Township, and other nearby areas

  8. 2011 Map of McKenna Lake South, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of McKenna Lake South, 2011 Print
    2011 McKenna Lake South
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Napoleon, including Bryant Township, Starkey Township, and other nearby areas

  9. 2014 Map of McKenna Lake North, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of McKenna Lake North, 2014 Print
    2014 McKenna Lake North
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Napoleon, including Glendale Township, Bryant Township, and other nearby areas

  10. 2014 Map of McKenna Lake South, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of McKenna Lake South, 2014 Print
    2014 McKenna Lake South
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Napoleon, including Bryant Township, Starkey Township, and other nearby areas

  11. 2017 Map of McKenna Lake South, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of McKenna Lake South, 2017 Print
    2017 McKenna Lake South
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Napoleon, including Bryant Township, Starkey Township, and other nearby areas

  12. 2017 Map of McKenna Lake North, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of McKenna Lake North, 2017 Print
    2017 McKenna Lake North
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Napoleon, including Glendale Township, Bryant Township, and other nearby areas

  13. 2020 Map of McKenna Lake North, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of McKenna Lake North, 2020 Print
    2020 McKenna Lake North
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Napoleon, including Glendale Township, Bryant Township, and other nearby areas

  14. 2020 Map of McKenna Lake South, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of McKenna Lake South, 2020 Print
    2020 McKenna Lake South
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Napoleon, including Bryant Township, Starkey Township, and other nearby areas

  15. 2024 Map of McKenna Lake South, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of McKenna Lake South, 2024 Print
    2024 McKenna Lake South
    2024 Print · USGS
    Logan County prairie and wetlands are on full display in this recent survey of the area around Napoleon. Genealogists and local historians can trace modern land divisions and access points near McKenna Lake, Round Lake, and the Napoleon Municipal Airport.

  16. 2024 Map of McKenna Lake North, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of McKenna Lake North, 2024 Print
    2024 McKenna Lake North
    2024 Print · USGS
    Napoleon and the surrounding Logan County prairie are captured in this recent survey of the North Dakota landscape. Genealogists and researchers can locate family sites near McKenna Lake or trace town history at the Logan County Courthouse and Napoleon Cem.

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