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2020s Maps of Nelson County, North Dakota

Explore 58 historic maps of Nelson County from the 2020s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 2020s — 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 2020s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Nelson County's history through authentic maps from the 2020s. This is your window into the past.

Nelson County, ND maps

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  1. 2020 Map of Dahlen, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Dahlen, 2020 Print
    2020 Dahlen
    2020 Print · USGS
    Dahlen and the surrounding prairies of Nelson County are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and researchers can trace the locations of Quale Cem, Zion Cem, and Middle Forest River Cem nestled along the river branches.
  4. 2020 Map of Fordville SW, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Fordville SW, 2020 Print
    2020 Fordville SW
    2020 Print · USGS
    The northern prairie landscape of Nelson County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the transit corridor between Petersburg and Niagara. Researchers can locate family heritage sites at Saint Andrews Cem and trace the winding course of the N Br Turtle River.
  7. 2020 Map of Aneta, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Aneta, 2020 Print
    2020 Aneta
    2020 Print · USGS
    The agricultural plains surrounding Aneta are documented here at the intersection of Nelson, Griggs, and Steele counties. Genealogists can trace family footprints through several local landmarks including Norway Lutheran Cem and Silent Hill Cem.
  10. 2020 Map of Niagara SW, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Niagara SW, 2020 Print
    2020 Niagara SW
    2020 Print · USGS
    Grand Forks and Nelson Counties appear in the late 2010s as a high-plains landscape shaped by water and the section grid. Genealogists and local historians can locate Adler Union Cem and Logan Cem among landmarks like Rugh Lake.
  13. 2020 Map of Lake Pickard, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Lake Pickard, 2020 Print
    2020 Lake Pickard
    2020 Print · USGS
    The Nelson and Grand Forks county line runs through this prairie landscape as it appeared in 2020. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like the Lom Lutheran Cem or the winding course of the Goose River near the town of Niagara.
  16. 2020 Map of Kloten NW, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Kloten NW, 2020 Print
    2020 Kloten NW
    2020 Print · USGS
    This rural portion of Nelson and Griggs counties is captured in the early 21st century, centered on the winding corridor of the Sheyenne River. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Norway Lutheran Church Cem and New Luther Valley Cem along the quiet prairie roads.
  19. 2020 Map of Bitter Lake, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Bitter Lake, 2020 Print
    2020 Bitter Lake
    2020 Print · USGS
    Nelson County's prairie pothole landscape is captured here in the modern era, showing the intersection of agricultural section lines and variable wetlands. Genealogists and local historians can trace land divisions around Bitter Lake, Twin Lakes, and along Orwick Dr.
  22. 2020 Map of Brocket, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Brocket, 2020 Print
    2020 Brocket
    2020 Print · USGS
    The village of Brocket and its surrounding prairie wetlands are captured here in the contemporary era. Genealogists and local historians can trace the specific locations of Vaage Cem, Saint Joseph Cem, and McHugh Slough across the Ramsey County line.
  25. 2020 Map of Lambs Lake, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Lambs Lake, 2020 Print
    2020 Lambs Lake
    2020 Print · USGS
    Nelson County's prairie pothole region is captured here in the contemporary era, showing a landscape shaped by glacial waters and agricultural persistence. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Melrose Cem or trace the shorelines of Stella Lake and Harrison Lake.
  28. 2020 Map of Doyon, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Doyon, 2020 Print
    2020 Doyon
    2020 Print · USGS
    Doyon and the surrounding agricultural lands of Ramsey and Nelson Counties are shown here during the modern era. Researchers can locate the Doyon Cem and trace the rural road network connecting the townsite along Warner Ave and Co Hwy 4.
  31. 2020 Map of Binford NE, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Binford NE, 2020 Print
    2020 Binford NE
    2020 Print · USGS
    In the prairie lands at the Nelson and Griggs county border, this survey captures a landscape of glacial lakes and river valleys. Genealogists can locate family sites near the Sheyenne Cem or the Bethlehem Lutheran Free Church Cem and trace the shores of Red Willow Lake.
  34. 2020 Map of Johnson Lake, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Johnson Lake, 2020 Print
    2020 Johnson Lake
    2020 Print · USGS
    The Nelson and Eddy County line passes through this quiet stretch of North Dakota prairie in the early twenty-first century. Family researchers can locate Gethsemane Cem or trace the drainage of Colvin Cr and the shoreline of Johnson Lake.
  37. 2020 Map of Whitman, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Whitman, 2020 Print
    2020 Whitman
    2020 Print · USGS
    Whitman and the surrounding prairie lands of Nelson and Walsh Counties are shown here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate the East Sarnia Lutheran Cem, trace the Middle Br Forest River, and study the rural layout of Whitman.
  40. 2020 Map of Michigan East, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Michigan East, 2020 Print
    2020 Michigan East
    2020 Print · USGS
    Nelson County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring layouts of local prairie towns. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Michigan Cem and Behnke-Sommerfield Cem alongside the streets of Michigan City and Petersburg.
  43. 2020 Map of Binford NW, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Binford NW, 2020 Print
    2020 Binford NW
    2020 Print · USGS
    The Nelson and Griggs county line defines this prairie landscape during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like Saint Johns Cem, Bergen Cem, and the small waters of Ottofy Lake.
  46. 2020 Map of Pekin NW, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Pekin NW, 2020 Print
    2020 Pekin NW
    2020 Print · USGS
    Nelson County's prairie pothole region is captured here in the modern era, showing the expansive reach of regional water bodies. Researchers can trace the boundaries of Stump Lake and Swan Lake, or locate the topographic rise of Blue Mtn.
  49. 2020 Map of Bartlett, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Bartlett, 2020 Print
    2020 Bartlett
    2020 Print · USGS
    Bartlett and the Ramsey-Nelson county line are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate family roots at the Bartlett Protestant Cem or explore the wetlands of the Rose Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
  52. 2020 Map of Hamar, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Hamar, 2020 Print
    2020 Hamar
    2020 Print · USGS
    Benson and Eddy counties meet along the winding Sheyenne River in this modern survey of the North Dakota prairie. Genealogists can locate Sigdal Church Cem and the settlement of Hamar among the wetlands of Black Slough.
  55. 2020 Map of Pekin, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Pekin, 2020 Print
    2020 Pekin
    2020 Print · USGS
    The township of Pekin and its surrounding Nelson County farmlands are captured in the early twenty-first century, showcasing a landscape of prairie wetlands and river bends. Genealogists and local historians can locate Pekin Cem and trace the paths of the Sheyenne River and Silver Cr.
  58. 2020 Map of Lakota, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Lakota, 2020 Print
    2020 Lakota
    2020 Print · USGS
    Nelson County's prairie landscape and the town of Lakota are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate the Nelson County Courthouse and Lakota Cem, or trace the wetland patterns around McHugh Slough.
  61. 2020 Map of Pelto, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Pelto, 2020 Print
    2020 Pelto
    2020 Print · USGS
    Northeastern North Dakota's prairie landscape is captured here in the contemporary era, centered on the rural community of Pelto. Genealogists and local historians can locate legacy sites such as the Finnish Lutheran Cem Finnish Cem and West Forest Cem along the Nelson Co border.
  64. 2020 Map of Michigan West, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Michigan West, 2020 Print
    2020 Michigan West
    2020 Print · USGS
    In this modern look at Nelson County, the prairie pothole region reveals its intricate network of lakes and section-line roads. Trace the history of small-town North Dakota near Michigan City and Mapes, or explore the shorelines of Lake Laretta and Rose Lake.
  67. 2020 Map of Lakota NW, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Lakota NW, 2020 Print
    2020 Lakota NW
    2020 Print · USGS
    The rural boundary of Ramsey and Nelson counties is captured here during the 2020s, showing a landscape defined by prairie wetlands. Researchers can locate Hope Cem and trace early road networks like Prairie Trl and Co Rd 1.
  70. 2020 Map of Kloten, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Kloten, 2020 Print
    2020 Kloten
    2020 Print · USGS
    The Nelson and Griggs county line defines this corner of the North Dakota prairie during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate Kloten and the Valley Grove Cem, or trace the winding course of the Sheyenne River.
  73. 2020 Map of McVille SE, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of McVille SE, 2020 Print
    2020 McVille SE
    2020 Print · USGS
    Nelson County farmland is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring grid of section roads and rural homesteads. Genealogists can locate family sites near Melvin Cem or trace heritage at Our Savior's Church Cem.
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