1900s (20th Century) Maps of Schafer, North Dakota

Explore 5 historic maps of Schafer from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Schafer's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Schafer's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Schafer, ND maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Watford City, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Watford City, 1968 Print
    1953 Watford City
    1968 Print · USGS
    North Dakota's badlands and the Missouri River basin are captured here during the 1950s and 60s as the Garrison Dam changed the landscape. Researchers can trace old rail lines like the Great Northern or find rural outposts such as Grassy Butte and Halliday.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Watford City
    1957 Map of Watford City
    1957 Watford City
    1957 Print · USGS
    Western North Dakota's landscape is captured here during the mid-fifties as the Missouri River valley undergoes massive change following the creation of Garrison Reservoir. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of rural schools like Divide School and early settlements such as Arnegard and Grassy Butte.

  3. 1967 Map of Watford City
    1967 Map of Watford City
    1967 Watford City
    1967 Print · USGS
    Western North Dakota is captured during a period of landscape transformation as the Missouri River valley was reshaped by the new Garrison Reservoir. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Watford City, find the Elkhorn Ranch Site, or locate rural landmarks like Ziner Butte and Grassy Butte.

  4. 1978 Map of Schafer, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Schafer, 1979 Print
    1978 Schafer
    1979 Print · USGS
    McKenzie County during the late seventies reveals a landscape of winding creek beds and expanding municipal infrastructure. Researchers can trace the layout of Schafer, locate the Schafer Cem, and see early footprints of the Watford City Golf Course.

  5. 1997 Map of Schafer, 2001 Print
    1997 Map of Schafer, 2001 Print
    1997 Schafer
    2001 Print · USGS
    McKenzie County's high plains are captured here in the late nineties, showing a landscape defined by the intersection of ranching and early energy infrastructure. Researchers can locate the Schafer Cem, trace the remote 4WD trails, and explore the boundaries of the Little Missouri National Grassland.

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