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1970s Maps of Morton County, North Dakota

Explore 21 historic maps of Morton 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.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Morton County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Morton County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

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  1. 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.
  4. 1970 Map of New Salem NW, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of New Salem NW, 1972 Print
    1970 New Salem NW
    1972 Print · USGS
    Western North Dakota prairie life in the early seventies centered on rural settlements and the land's hidden resources. Genealogists and researchers can locate the site of Youngtown, trace the winding Sweet Briar Creek, or identify workings at the local Strip Mine.
  7. 1970 Map of Hailstone Butte, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Hailstone Butte, 1972 Print
    1970 Hailstone Butte
    1972 Print · USGS
    Morton and Oliver counties are documented here in the early seventies, showing a landscape of high plains agriculture and scattered prairie landmarks. Genealogists can locate rural burial sites like St Markus Cem and Bluegrass Cem or trace the drainages of Hailstone Creek.
  10. 1970 Map of Judson, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Judson, 1972 Print
    1970 Judson
    1972 Print · USGS
    Morton County at the start of the 1970s reveals a prairie landscape of railroads and resource extraction. Researchers can trace the layout of Judson and locate regional landmarks like the Lignite Pits and Sweet Briar Lake.
  13. 1970 Map of Glen Ullin NE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Glen Ullin NE, 1972 Print
    1970 Glen Ullin NE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Morton County in the early seventies shows a landscape shaped by rural industry and prairie waterways. Researchers can trace the courses of Coyote Creek and Haymarsh Creek or locate early industrial sites like the Gravel Pits.
  16. 1970 Map of New Salem NE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of New Salem NE, 1972 Print
    1970 New Salem NE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Morton and Oliver counties are documented here in the early seventies, just as the local landscape was adapting to new conservation and water projects. Researchers can trace rural landmarks like Bremen Cem, the Lignite Pit, and the newly formed Sweet Briar Lake.
  19. 1970 Map of Glen Ullin NW, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Glen Ullin NW, 1972 Print
    1970 Glen Ullin NW
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Mercer and Morton county line in the early seventies shows a landscape of high ridges and rural industry. Researchers can find St Clements Ch, the Burlington Northern tracks, and the prominent elevations of Eagles Nest.
  22. 1970 Map of Glen Ullin SW, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Glen Ullin SW, 1972 Print
    1970 Glen Ullin SW
    1972 Print · USGS
    Morton County in the early seventies shows a transition to modern rail networks while maintaining its deep agricultural roots. Genealogists and researchers can locate a rural Cem and trace the paths of Heart Butte Creek and the Burlington Northern line.
  25. 1971 Map of Huff, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Huff, 1973 Print
    1971 Huff
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River breaks near Huff are captured here during the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of high buttes and military history. Genealogists and historians can locate the Parum Cem, Ambulance Butte Sch, and the old Fort Rice Military Reservation Boundary.
  28. 1971 Map of Solen SW, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Solen SW, 1973 Print
    1971 Solen SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Sioux County's river-cut prairie is captured in the early seventies, dominated by the winding path of the Cannonball River. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade and locate local landmarks like Fairview Cem and Dogtooth.
  31. 1971 Map of Fort Rice, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Fort Rice, 1973 Print
    1971 Fort Rice
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley near Fort Rice appears here in the early seventies during the rise of Lake Oahe. Genealogists and historians can locate the Fort Rice Military Cem, the Fort Rice Historical Site, and an Old Railroad Grade.
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  34. 1971 Map of Timmer, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Timmer, 1973 Print
    1971 Timmer
    1973 Print · USGS
    The prairie landscape of south-central North Dakota is captured here in the early 1970s, as the Cannonball River winds along the Standing Rock Indian Reservation Boundary. Researchers can locate the community of Timmer and its local landmarks, including St George Ch and the old Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific Railroad Grade.
  37. 1972 Map of Sweet Briar, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Sweet Briar, 1974 Print
    1972 Sweet Briar
    1974 Print · USGS
    Morton County in the early seventies is mapped as a corridor of rail and water, where the Heart River meets the northern prairie. Trace the Burlington Northern line past Sweet Briar or locate rural infrastructure like the Flowing Well and local Gravel Pits.
  40. 1972 Map of Crown Butte Lake, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Crown Butte Lake, 1974 Print
    1972 Crown Butte Lake
    1974 Print · USGS
    Morton County in the early seventies shows a landscape of prairie plateaus and deep river valleys during a period of rural consolidation. Trace family roots and local landmarks at Heart River Ch, Square Butte Sch No 1, and the settlement of Lyons.
  43. 1972 Map of Crown Butte NW, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Crown Butte NW, 1974 Print
    1972 Crown Butte NW
    1974 Print · USGS
    Morton and Oliver counties are captured in the early seventies, showcasing a rural landscape defined by prairie agriculture and resource extraction. Researchers can trace land use through the Lignite Pit, Gravel Pits, and local landmarks like St Vincent Ch.
  46. 1972 Map of Crown Butte, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Crown Butte, 1974 Print
    1972 Crown Butte
    1974 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands between Morton and Oliver counties are captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by rolling prairie and modern utility. Researchers can trace the path of Square Butte Creek, locate the local Strip Mine, and identify the prominent Crown Butte landmark.
  49. 1973 Map of Hebron SE, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Hebron SE, 1977 Print
    1973 Hebron SE
    1977 Print · USGS
    The prairie landscape along the Morton and Stark county line is captured here in the early seventies, just as modern infrastructure began to cross the rural plains. You can trace the path of Heart Butte Creek, locate the Schmidt landmark, and see the early alignment of 94 near a local Gravel Pit.
  52. 1973 Map of Hebron, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Hebron, 1977 Print
    1973 Hebron
    1977 Print · USGS
    Hebron and its surrounding prairies are captured in the early 1970s as the town thrived along the Burlington Northern railroad. Genealogists and researchers can locate St John Cem, St Ann Cem, and the old High School near the banks of the Knife River.
  55. 1976 Map of Harmon, 1977 Print
    1976 Map of Harmon, 1977 Print
    1976 Harmon
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley north of Bismarck reveals a landscape of ancient settlements and early rail corridors in the mid-seventies. Trace the historic Double Ditch Indian Village and find remote rural landmarks like Square Butte School No 1 and Harmon.
  58. 1976 Map of Sugarloaf Butte, 1977 Print
    1976 Map of Sugarloaf Butte, 1977 Print
    1976 Sugarloaf Butte
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley south of Bismarck is captured here during the mid-seventies as the reservoir waters of Lake Oahe dominated the lowlands. Researchers can trace the Old Fort Rice Military Reservation Boundary or locate local landmarks like Stewartsdale Cem and Sugarloaf Butte.
  61. 1979 Map of Bismarck, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Bismarck, 1980 Print
    1979 Bismarck
    1980 Print · USGS
    Bismarck and Mandan sit at the heart of this late-century North Dakota survey, where the Missouri River flows past historic frontier outposts. Trace the old Soo Line rail corridors or locate family landmarks near St Anthony, Fort Rice, and Custer Flats.
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