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Old Maps of Morton County, North Dakota

Explore 324 old maps of Morton County, spanning from 1907 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. 1907 Map of Bismarck
    1907 Map of Bismarck
    1907 Bismarck
    1907 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River corridor at the turn of the century shows North Dakota's capital and rail hubs in their formative years. Researchers can trace early land divisions and transport routes like the Fort Yates Stage Road and landmarks such as Fort Lincoln or St Anthony.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1938 Map of Heart Butte
    1938 Map of Heart Butte
    1938 Heart Butte
    1938 Print · USGS
    Across Morton and Grant counties in the late 1930s, this survey captures the rural landscape before the creation of the reservoir. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like Johannestown Ch, the Lignite Mine, and Johnson Ford.
  7. 1944 Map of Heart Butte
    1944 Map of Heart Butte
    1944 Heart Butte
    1944 Print · USGS
    The rural expanses of Grant and Morton Counties are shown here just before the mid-century, defined by a network of one-room schoolhouses and remote farmsteads. Researchers can trace early family ties at St Joseph Ch or locate the local Lignite Mine along the Heart River.
  10. 1950 Map of Bismarck
    1950 Map of Bismarck
    1950 Bismarck
    1950 Print · USGS
    Bismarck and Mandan face one another across the Missouri River at a time when the capital's historic military roots and modern rail infrastructure were both clearly visible. Genealogists and historians can trace the State Prison Farm, Fraine Barracks, and old Indian Mounds.
  13. 1951 Map of Bismarck
    1951 Map of Bismarck
    1951 Bismarck
    1951 Print · USGS
    Bismarck and Mandan sit at the heart of the Missouri River valley at mid-century, just as the post-war era began to reshape the North Dakota capital. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy landmarks like St Marys Cem, the Great Plains Experiment Station, and numerous rural schoolhouses such as Sunny Sch.
  16. 1951 Map of Mandan
    1951 Map of Mandan
    1951 Mandan
    1951 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Mandan and the Missouri River floodplain come alive in this detailed mid-century survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the community through the State Training School, the rural Sunny Sch, and the high-elevation Custer Flats.
  19. 1953 Map of Dickinson, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Dickinson, 1968 Print
    1953 Dickinson
    1968 Print · USGS
    Western North Dakota in the fifties remains a landscape of rail-linked prairie towns and rugged badlands. Trace the local impact of the Northern Pacific railroad through Dickinson or locate early rural landmarks like Rainy Butte Church and Boys Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1954 Map of Bismarck, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Bismarck, 1967 Print
    1954 Bismarck
    1967 Print · USGS
    Bismarck and the Missouri River basin are shown in the mid-1960s as the Oahe Reservoir reshaped the valley. Genealogists can trace family-named landmarks like Dog Tooth Buttes and small prairie settlements such as Fort Yates, Selfridge, and Brisbane.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1957 Map of Dickinson
    1957 Map of Dickinson
    1957 Dickinson
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southwestern North Dakota in the mid-fifties is a landscape of coal mining and tight-knit rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous country schools like Fisher School and parish churches like St Stephens.
  28. 1958 Map of Bismarck
    1958 Map of Bismarck
    1958 Bismarck
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central North Dakota in the late fifties is defined by the Missouri River and the sprawling Standing Rock Indian Reservation. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-line outposts like Sedalia Siding or explore local landmarks like Saint Anthony and Fort Lincoln State Park/Museum.
  31. 1960 Map of North Almont, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of North Almont, 1961 Print
    1960 North Almont
    1961 Print · USGS
    Morton County in the early sixties shows a landscape of rail-driven prairie life and winding coulees. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Benson Sch, Peace Ch, and the defunct Old Railroad Grade.
  34. 1960 Map of Dengate, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Dengate, 1961 Print
    1960 Dengate
    1961 Print · USGS
    Morton County in the early sixties is a landscape of rural schools and rail-side settlements along the Curlew Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Dengate, locate School No 4, or explore the coal-rich hills near a Strip Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1960 Map of New Salem, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of New Salem, 1961 Print
    1960 New Salem
    1961 Print · USGS
    New Salem and the surrounding Morton County prairies are captured here in the early sixties as modern highways began to bypass the old rail towns. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Northern Pacific line, the Old Railroad Grade, and local landmarks like Graceland Cem and Klondike Butte.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1960 Map of Glen Ullin, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Glen Ullin, 1962 Print
    1960 Glen Ullin
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River Basin development era finds Glen Ullin at a crossroads of classic rail and modern interstate expansion. Trace the community's mid-century landscape through the Northern Pacific line, Tavis Sch No 8, and landmarks like Horseshoe Butte.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1960 Map of Heart Butte NW, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Heart Butte NW, 1962 Print
    1960 Heart Butte NW
    1962 Print · USGS
    The prairie of Morton and Grant counties is shown in the early 1960s as the Missouri River Basin development reshaped the landscape. Genealogy researchers can trace rural school districts like Heart Butte Sch No 5 and local burials at Koehler Cem.
  46. 1960 Map of Clark Butte NE, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Clark Butte NE, 1962 Print
    1960 Clark Butte NE
    1962 Print · USGS
    The North Dakota prairie near the intersection of Grant, Morton, and Stark counties is captured here in the early sixties. Researchers can find rural landmarks such as SS Peter and Paul Ch, Heart Butte School No 2, and the newly formed Lake Tschida.
  49. 1960 Map of Heart Butte, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Heart Butte, 1962 Print
    1960 Heart Butte
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Grant County plains in the early sixties show a transition from traditional prairie life to the era of large-scale water projects. Trace the location of many rural schoolhouses like Hertz Sch No 2 and the historic Old St Joseph Cem.
  52. 1962 Map of Sugarloaf Butte, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Sugarloaf Butte, 1963 Print
    1962 Sugarloaf Butte
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River bottoms south of Bismarck were in transition during the early sixties as reservoir waters began to rise. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Fort Rice Military Road, locate Manning School No 1, and find the Stewardsdale Cem.
  55. 1962 Map of Schmidt, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Schmidt, 1963 Print
    1962 Schmidt
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley south of Bismarck underwent a major transition in the early sixties as the rising waters of the Oahe Reservoir began to reshape the landscape. Local historians can trace the boundaries of the Old Fort Lincoln Military Reservation and locate rural landmarks like Bonanza Sch No 4 and Schmidt.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1962 Map of Bismarck, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Bismarck, 1964 Print
    1962 Bismarck
    1964 Print · USGS
    Bismarck and Mandan face each other across the Missouri River in the early 1960s during a period of significant capital expansion. Trace the historical roots of the region at the Fort Lincoln Historic Site Ruins, the Capitol grounds, and the Northern Pacific rail yards.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1962 Map of Harmon, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Harmon, 1964 Print
    1962 Harmon
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley north of Bismarck comes alive in the early sixties, showing a landscape of riverside settlements and active rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the Northern Pacific tracks through Harmon or locate Square Butte School No 1 and the Double Ditch Indian Village.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1962 Map of Mandan, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Mandan, 1964 Print
    1962 Mandan
    1964 Print · USGS
    Mandan was a bustling rail and energy hub in the early sixties where the Heart and Missouri rivers meet. Genealogists and historians can trace the town's growth through its many neighborhood institutions, including St Joseph Sch, the State Training School, and Custer Sch No 1.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1968 Map of Cannon Ball, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Cannon Ball, 1971 Print
    1968 Cannon Ball
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley near the Standing Rock Indian Reservation is shown here in the late sixties as Lake Oahe reshaped the landscape. Trace the local geography of Cannon Ball, from the Cannon Ball Memorial Congregational Cem to the Old Railroad Grade.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1968 Map of Cannon Ball NW, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Cannon Ball NW, 1971 Print
    1968 Cannon Ball NW
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River Basin landscape appears here in the late sixties, showcasing the intersection of tribal and military lands. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade along the Cannonball River and locate the historic Fort Rice Military Reservation boundary.
  73. 1970 Map of Bluegrass, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Bluegrass, 1972 Print
    1970 Bluegrass
    1972 Print · USGS
    North Dakota's prairie landscape comes into focus during the early 1970s, showcasing a rural world of small settlements and emerging conservation areas. Genealogists and historians can trace the local drainage of Sweet Briar Creek, the development of Storm Creek Lake, and the remote outposts of Bluegrass and Briar.
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