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1980s Maps of Nelson County, North Dakota

Explore 4 historic maps of Nelson County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 Nelson County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1980s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Nelson County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Nelson County, ND maps

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  1. 1985 Map of Grafton
    1985 Map of Grafton
    1985 Grafton
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Grafton, Mekinock, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1985 Map of Devils Lake
    1985 Map of Devils Lake
    1985 Devils Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Devils Lake, Lakota, and other nearby areas
  7. 1985 Map of Stump Lake
    1985 Map of Stump Lake
    1985 Stump Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including McVille, Aneta, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1985 Map of Grand Forks
    1985 Map of Grand Forks
    1985 Grand Forks
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
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