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1970s Maps of McLean County, North Dakota

Explore 21 historic maps of McLean County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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McLean County, ND maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Hay Flat, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Hay Flat, 1973 Print
    1970 Hay Flat
    1973 Print · USGS
    Dunn County's high plains meet the intricate new shoreline of the Missouri River Basin during the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can locate Lincoln Memorial Cem and trace the rugged coulees surrounding Old Man Dancing Butte.
  4. 1970 Map of Saddle Butte, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Saddle Butte, 1973 Print
    1970 Saddle Butte
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River breaks in western North Dakota are shown just as the reservoir reached its mature levels in the early seventies. Genealogists and researchers can trace the submerged county lines and find landmarks like Saddle Butte and Saddle Butte Bay.
  7. 1972 Map of Garrison Dam North, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Garrison Dam North, 1974 Print
    1972 Garrison Dam North
    1974 Print · USGS
    In the early seventies, this part of McLean County centered on the massive transformation of the Missouri valley into a regional recreation hub. Researchers can trace the Old Fort Stevenson Military Reservation Boundary and locate early sites like Pick City and Camp Dominic Savio.
  10. 1972 Map of Riverdale South, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Riverdale South, 1974 Print
    1972 Riverdale South
    1974 Print · USGS
    McLean County is captured in the early 1970s, showing the Missouri River valley and the planned community of Riverdale. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade and locate local landmarks like Clark Landing Field and Chester.
  13. 1972 Map of Coleharbor, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Coleharbor, 1974 Print
    1972 Coleharbor
    1974 Print · USGS
    McLean County is captured in the early 1970s as a landscape shaped by massive water projects and conservation efforts. Genealogists and historians can locate the Coleharbor Cem and trace the Soo Line rail corridor through the town of Coleharbor.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1972 Map of Riverdale North, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Riverdale North, 1974 Print
    1972 Riverdale North
    1974 Print · USGS
    McLean County is transformed by the Missouri River reservoirs in the early seventies, showcasing a massive landscape of dams and wildlife refuges. Researchers can trace the Old Ft Stevenson Mil Res Bdy and explore the mid-century layout of Riverdale.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1974 Map of Benedict SE, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Benedict SE, 1975 Print
    1974 Benedict SE
    1975 Print · USGS
    McLean County is captured in the mid-1970s through this aerial-survey orthophotomap, documenting the agricultural grain of the North Dakota prairie. Local researchers and genealogists can trace property boundaries and farmstead locations surrounding the village of Benedict.
  22. 1974 Map of Garrison NW, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Garrison NW, 1975 Print
    1974 Garrison NW
    1975 Print · USGS
    The prairie landscape surrounding Garrison is captured in the mid-seventies, revealing the fine details of North Dakota's agricultural heartland. Genealogists and local historians can trace farmstead footprints and the early shoreline of Lake Sakakawea.
  25. 1974 Map of Kongsberg SW, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Kongsberg SW, 1975 Print
    1974 Kongsberg SW
    1975 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1970s, this McLean County landscape shows the stark reality of prairie farming and rail-side life. Genealogists and historians can trace the precise layout of Ruso and the surrounding agricultural tracts that defined this region of North Dakota.
  28. 1974 Map of Coleharbor NE, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Coleharbor NE, 1975 Print
    1974 Coleharbor NE
    1975 Print · USGS
    McLean County is captured during the mid-seventies in this detailed aerial study of the North Dakota prairie. Local historians and land researchers can trace the shoreline of Crooked Lake and examine the intricate patterns of rural farmsteads and section lines.
  31. 1974 Map of Pelican Lake NW, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Pelican Lake NW, 1975 Print
    1974 Pelican Lake NW
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers McLean County, including Sheridan County, United States, and other nearby areas
  34. 1974 Map of Turtle Lake NW, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Turtle Lake NW, 1975 Print
    1974 Turtle Lake NW
    1975 Print · USGS
    Mid-1970s McLean County comes into sharp focus through this aerial orthophotoquad. You can trace the intricate field boundaries and natural water features of the prairie, including the winding shoreline of Crooked Lake.
  37. 1974 Map of Turtle Lake NE, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Turtle Lake NE, 1975 Print
    1974 Turtle Lake NE
    1975 Print · USGS
    McLean County is seen in the mid-1970s through this aerial orthophotoquad of the Missouri Coteau. Researchers can study the agricultural patterns and natural water bodies like Long Lake and Crooked Lake as they appeared before modern developments.
  40. 1974 Map of Benedict SW, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Benedict SW, 1975 Print
    1974 Benedict SW
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers McLean County, including Ward County, United States, and other nearby areas
  43. 1974 Map of Garrison NE, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Garrison NE, 1975 Print
    1974 Garrison NE
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers McLean County, including United States, North Dakota, and other nearby areas
  46. 1974 Map of Kongsberg SE, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Kongsberg SE, 1975 Print
    1974 Kongsberg SE
    1975 Print · USGS
    McLean County farming and the glaciated prairie landscape are captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey. Local historians and land researchers can pinpoint the original layout of Kongsberg and trace the complex network of pothole lakes and wetlands.
  49. 1974 Map of Coleharbor NW, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Coleharbor NW, 1975 Print
    1974 Coleharbor NW
    1975 Print · USGS
    Agricultural fields and prairie sloughs across McLean County are captured in this mid-1970s aerial study. Researchers can trace the shoreline of Lake Audubon and examine the precise land-use patterns of the rural North Dakota landscape.
  52. 1974 Map of Pelican Lake NE, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Pelican Lake NE, 1975 Print
    1974 Pelican Lake NE
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers McLean County, including Sheridan County, United States, and other nearby areas
  55. 1979 Map of Grass Lake
    1979 Map of Grass Lake
    1979 Grass Lake
    1979 Print · USGS
    The rural prairie of Burleigh and McLean counties is captured here in the late seventies, showing the transition from coal mining to land management. Genealogists and historians can trace the Burlington Northern line through Still or locate the Mission Free Cem and Sunne Ch.
  58. 1979 Map of McClusky, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of McClusky, 1980 Print
    1979 McClusky
    1980 Print · USGS
    Sheridan and Burleigh Counties are shown here during the late twentieth century, when the McClusky Canal and the Burlington Northern railroad shaped the rural economy. Researchers can locate historic town centers like Pickardville and Arena alongside numerous game management areas and local landmarks like Haystack Butte.
  61. 1979 Map of Drake, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Drake, 1980 Print
    1979 Drake
    1980 Print · USGS
    Central North Dakota in the late seventies reveals a landscape of prairie potholes and developing water infrastructure. Trace the rail-fed growth of Drake and Anamoose or locate rural landmarks like the McClusky Canal and Lincoln Valley.
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