1950s Maps of Mountrail County, North Dakota

1. 1950 Map of Kenmare

   

   1950 Kenmare

   1950 Print · USGS

   Kenmare and the surrounding prairies are captured here at mid-century, dominated by the long ribbon of the Des Lacs lakes. Local researchers can trace rural life through numerous country schoolhouses and churches, including Buck Sch, Our Savior Ch, and the Kenmare Landing Field.

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4. 1950 Map of Tolley

   

   1950 Tolley

   1950 Print · USGS

   Renville and Ward Counties are captured here mid-century, showcasing the vital rail-and-river economy of the northern plains. Local researchers can trace the locations of rural schoolhouses and family burial sites like Trinity Cem and Odd Fellows Cem near Tolley and Donnybrook.

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7. 1953 Map of Williston, 1968 Print

   

   1953 Williston

   1968 Print · USGS

   The North Dakota high plains meet the waters of Sakakawea Lake in this mid-century survey of the northern borderlands. Trace the rail-and-ranch economy through sites like Anderson Sky Ranch, Sevenmile Corner, and the strip mines near Columbus.

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10. 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.

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13. 1954 Map of Minot, 1964 Print

    

    1954 Minot

    1964 Print · USGS

    North Dakota's northern borderlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by the winding Souris River and the rise of the Turtle Mountains. Genealogists can locate family-named sidings like Hurd Siding and Truro Siding alongside the vital Great Northern rail lines.

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16. 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.

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19. 1956 Map of Makoti SW

    

    1956 Makoti SW

    1956 Print · USGS

    The McLean and Mountrail county border in the mid-1950s is captured here, showing a landscape of prairie potholes and rural outposts. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Bethlehem Ch, Roseglen Cem, and the Wright Sch.

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22. 1956 Map of Roseglen, 1958 Print

    

    1956 Roseglen

    1958 Print · USGS

    McLean County in the mid-fifties presents a quiet landscape of prairie townships and conservation land. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural school system and the Old Indian Boundary near Roseglen and the Hiddenwood Cem.

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25. 1957 Map of Williston

    

    1957 Williston

    1957 Print · USGS

    Northwestern North Dakota is shown here during the mid-fifties, dominated by the sweeping plains and the Missouri River valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Great Northern railroad through Williston, Tioga, and Ray, or locate early industry like the coal strip mines near Lignite.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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34. 1958 Map of Minot

    

    1958 Minot

    1958 Print · USGS

    Northern North Dakota is shown here during the mid-fifties, dominated by the rail-driven growth of Minot and the surrounding grain-farming prairie. Genealogists can trace family connections to border towns like Westhope or explore the vast reaches of the Turtle Mountains.

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