1970s Maps of Nelson County, North Dakota

1. 1970 Map of Lakota, 1972 Print

   

   1970 Lakota

   1972 Print · USGS

   The Nelson County seat of Lakota is shown here during the early 1970s, as the railway and highway network supported a growing prairie hub. Researchers can trace the town's footprint including the Lakota center, the Cem, and the Golf Course.

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4. 1970 Map of Bartlett, 1972 Print

   

   1970 Bartlett

   1972 Print · USGS

   The North Dakota prairie near the Ramsey and Nelson county line is captured here during the transition to the 1970s. Researchers can locate the town of Bartlett along the Burlington Northern tracks and trace the boundaries of the Rose Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

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7. 1971 Map of Michigan West, 1974 Print

   

   1971 Michigan West

   1974 Print · USGS

   Nelson County prairie life centered on the rail corridor in the early 1970s, as small towns navigated a landscape of glacial lakes. Genealogists can trace property lines across Enterprise and Williams townships or locate family sites near Mapes and Michigan City.

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10. 1971 Map of Michigan East, 1974 Print

    

    1971 Michigan East

    1974 Print · USGS

    Nelson County at the start of the 1970s shows a landscape of rail-connected towns and protected wetlands. Trace the Northern rail line between Michigan and Petersburg or find family roots at the Michigan Cem.

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13. 1971 Map of Fordville SW, 1974 Print

    

    1971 Fordville SW

    1974 Print · USGS

    Nelson and Grand Forks counties appear here in the early 1970s, showing a prairie landscape defined by the Burlington Northern rail line. Researchers can trace the layout of Petersburg, find the St Andrews Cem, and follow the winding path of Skunk Coulee.

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16. 1971 Map of Whitman, 1974 Print

    

    1971 Whitman

    1974 Print · USGS

    The small prairie settlement of Whitman and its surrounding townships appear here in the early 1970s, just as modern conservation efforts took hold along the Middle Branch Forest River. You can trace the path of the Soo Line railroad and locate local landmarks like the East Sarnia Cem and Whitman Dam.

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19. 1971 Map of Lake Pickard, 1974 Print

    

    1971 Lake Pickard

    1974 Print · USGS

    The borderlands of Nelson and Grand Forks counties come into focus during the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by prairie water and rural townships. Genealogists and local historians can locate Lom Ch, the local Townhall, and the winding Goose River.

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22. 1971 Map of Brocket, 1974 Print

    

    1971 Brocket

    1974 Print · USGS

    Brocket and the surrounding prairie townships are captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of rail-fed settlements and conservation lands. Trace local family history through sites like Vaage Cem, the Finnish Ch, and the Soo Line tracks.

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25. 1971 Map of Dahlen, 1974 Print

    

    1971 Dahlen

    1974 Print · USGS

    Dahlen and the surrounding prairie townships are captured here in the early seventies as the agricultural landscape matured. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Quale Ch, Zion Cem, and the path of the Soo Line railroad.

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28. 1971 Map of New Rockford, 1974 Print

    

    1971 New Rockford

    1974 Print · USGS

    Central North Dakota was a landscape of wildlife refuges and rail-linked agricultural towns in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of the Fort Totten Indian Reservation and locate old railway points like Maddock, Hamal, and Kloten.

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31. 1971 Map of Lambs Lake, 1974 Print

    

    1971 Lambs Lake

    1974 Print · USGS

    Nelson County's prairie wetland landscape is documented here in the early 1970s, showing a region dedicated to agriculture and conservation. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Melrose Ch Cem, the township Townhall, and the expansive Lambs Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

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34. 1971 Map of Pelto, 1974 Print

    

    1971 Pelto

    1974 Print · USGS

    Nelson and Walsh Counties are shown in the early seventies, capturing the quiet agricultural character of the North Dakota prairie. Researchers can locate the railroad settlement of Pelto, the Finnish Cem, and the path of the SOO LINE.

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37. 1971 Map of Bitter Lake, 1974 Print

    

    1971 Bitter Lake

    1974 Print · USGS

    Nelson County's prairie pothole landscape is preserved in the early seventies, showing a network of wetlands and rural townships. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the National Waterfowl Production Area and locate local landmarks like Bitter Lake and Horseshoe Lake.

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40. 1971 Map of Doyon, 1974 Print

    

    1971 Doyon

    1974 Print · USGS

    Ramsey County and the surrounding prairie are captured here in the early 1970s as the rail and conservation systems matured. Trace the layout of Doyon, locate the Doyon Cem, and follow the Burlington Northern line across the township grid.

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43. 1971 Map of Lakota NW, 1974 Print

    

    1971 Lakota NW

    1974 Print · USGS

    Northern Ramsey County and Nelson County are captured here in the early seventies, showing a quiet landscape of prairie townships and rail. Genealogists and local historians can locate Hope Cem or trace the Soo Line railroad through Nixon and Clara.

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