Old Maps of Drayton, North Dakota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Drayton. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Drayton, ND maps

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  1. 1939 Map of Drayton, 1954 Print
    1939 Map of Drayton, 1954 Print
    1939 Drayton
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Red River valley at the onset of the Second World War shows a landscape defined by tight river bends and a thriving railroad economy. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near dozens of rural schools and churches like Daymon Sch, Tabitha Ch, and the settlement of Bowesmont.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1941 Map of Drayton
    1941 Map of Drayton
    1941 Drayton
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Red River of the North snakes across the border of North Dakota and Minnesota during the late 1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side towns like Bowesmont and Drayton, or locate rural landmarks such as Skjeberg Ch and the Airway Beacon.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1952 Map of Thief River Falls, 1967 Print
    1952 Map of Thief River Falls, 1967 Print
    1952 Thief River Falls
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley's agricultural and conservation landscape is captured in the mid-1950s, detailing a web of rail lines and international border crossings. Researchers can trace family roots in towns like Thief River Falls, locate the State School for Blind, and survey landmarks like the Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Thief River Falls
    1956 Map of Thief River Falls
    1956 Thief River Falls
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley in the mid-1950s is captured here as a sprawling network of rail corridors and wildlife refuges along the Canadian border. Trace the vanished transport routes of the Dismantled railroad and Abandoned railroad or locate local landmarks like the Herrick Elevator and State School for Blind.

  5. 1957 Map of Thief River Falls
    1957 Map of Thief River Falls
    1957 Thief River Falls
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley in the mid-fifties is captured here as a thriving network of rail towns and conservation lands. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through settlements like Grafton, Pembina, and Hallock, or locate landmarks such as the State School for Blind and the Great Northern RR corridor.

  6. 1967 Map of Thief River Falls
    1967 Map of Thief River Falls
    1967 Thief River Falls
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley and the international border come alive in the 1960s, showing a landscape shaped by major rail lines and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Great Northern and Soo Line through towns like Thief River Falls, Grafton, and Hallock.

  7. 1971 Map of Drayton, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Drayton, 1973 Print
    1971 Drayton
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Red River valley in the early 1970s reveals a landscape of fertile farmland and river-dependent industry. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Burlington Northern through Drayton and locate family landmarks like Drayton Cem and Herrick.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1985 Map of Cavalier
    1985 Map of Cavalier
    1985 Cavalier
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley and the international border meet in this mid-1980s look at the drainage and rail networks of Northeast North Dakota. Trace the paths of the Burlington Northern and Soo Line through border towns like Neche, Pembina, and Noyes.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 2024 Map of Drayton, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Drayton, 2024 Print
    2024 Drayton
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley's winding borderlands are shown in great detail here, centering on the city of Drayton and its vital river bends. Researchers can trace local heritage at Saint Edward Cem or locate the outlying settlements of Robbin and Herrick.

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