Old Maps of Ruso, North Dakota

Explore 11 old maps of Ruso, spanning from 1929 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1929 Map of Kongsberg
    1929 Map of Kongsberg
    1929 Kongsberg
    1929 Print · USGS
    The North Dakota prairie near the McHenry and McLean county line is shown here in the late twenties as a network of rail-bound villages and rural schools. You can trace the Soo Line railroad to Kongsberg or locate family-named landmarks like Woodhill Sch and Dogden Butte.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of McClusky, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of McClusky, 1968 Print
    1954 McClusky
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central North Dakota was undergoing a profound transformation in the fifties as the newly formed Lake Sakakawea reshaped the Missouri River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-town development along the Soo Line and locate historic markers like Garrison Dam or the Lewis and Clark Trail.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of McClusky
    1958 Map of McClusky
    1958 McClusky
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central North Dakota was undergoing a profound change in the late fifties as the Garrison Reservoir filled behind its massive new dam. Trace the early layout of Riverdale, the Lewis and Clark Trail, and the vanishing rail stops of the Northern Pacific.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 1981 Map of Ruso, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Ruso, 1982 Print
    1981 Ruso
    1982 Print · USGS
    The North Dakota prairie near the McLean and McHenry county borders is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape of glacial potholes and conservation lands. Genealogists and local historians can locate Ruso, the Ruso Cemetery, and rural sites like Bauer and Boozinny along the Soo Line rail corridor.

  7. 2011 Map of Ruso, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ruso, 2011 Print
    2011 Ruso
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Ruso, including Ward County, McHenry County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2014 Map of Ruso, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Ruso, 2014 Print
    2014 Ruso
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Ruso, including Ward County, McHenry County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2018 Map of Ruso, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Ruso, 2018 Print
    2018 Ruso
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Ruso, including Ward County, McHenry County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2020 Map of Ruso, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Ruso, 2020 Print
    2020 Ruso
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Ruso, including Ward County, McHenry County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2024 Map of Ruso, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Ruso, 2024 Print
    2024 Ruso
    2024 Print · USGS
    North Dakota's prairie potholes and county line intersections are captured in this recent survey. Local historians can trace the small settlement of Ruso and its nearby Ruso Lutheran Cem alongside conserved wetlands like Otis Lake.

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