Old Maps of Sweetwater, North Dakota

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Sweetwater, ND maps

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  1. 1931 Map of Devils Lake
    1931 Map of Devils Lake
    1931 Devils Lake
    1931 Print · USGS
    The North Dakota prairie and its complex lake systems are captured here in the late 1920s. Genealogists and historians can trace early rural life at Grand Harbor, the military grounds of CAMP GRAFTON, and numerous local sites like Consolidated School No 1.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Devils Lake, 1959 Print
    1950 Map of Devils Lake, 1959 Print
    1950 Devils Lake
    1959 Print · USGS
    Devils Lake and the surrounding North Dakota prairies are captured mid-century, showing a landscape shaped by rail lines and regional institutions. Genealogists can locate several schools and cemeteries, including the Grand Harbor Cem, Grove Sch, and the military grounds at Camp Grafton.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1951 Map of Sweetwater
    1951 Map of Sweetwater
    1951 Sweetwater
    1951 Print · USGS
    Ramsey County's prairie potholes and rail-line settlements are documented here in the early fifties during a period of Missouri River Basin development. Researchers can trace the path of the Great Northern railroad and find the locations of School No 21 and the lakeside Pumping Station.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Devils Lake, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Devils Lake, 1968 Print
    1953 Devils Lake
    1968 Print · USGS
    North Dakota's northern plains are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of rail-fed grain elevators and prairie wetlands. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Rose Hill School, Hurricane Lake Church, and the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Devils Lake
    1956 Map of Devils Lake
    1956 Devils Lake
    1956 Print · USGS
    Northern North Dakota is shown at a mid-century peak of rail-driven agriculture, where the Soo Line and Great Northern railroads cross the prairie. Trace the borders of the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation and locate local landmarks like Rose Hill School or Camp Grafton.

  6. 1985 Map of Devils Lake
    1985 Map of Devils Lake
    1985 Devils Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Ramsey County lake region is captured here in the mid-1980s as a vital hub of wildlife management and grain transport. Researchers can trace the sprawling boundaries of the Fort Totten Indian Reservation and locate local landmarks like Lake Region Jr College and Whitman Dam.

  7. 1993 Map of Devils Lake, 1994 Print
    1993 Map of Devils Lake, 1994 Print
    1993 Devils Lake
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Ramsey County prairie and the shores of Devils Lake are captured here during the 1990s as the region's agricultural and conservation landscapes were maturing. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail-side growth of Lakota and Michigan or locate family lands near Camp Grafton and the Sullys Hills N W R.

  8. 1994 Map of Sweetwater
    1994 Map of Sweetwater
    1994 Sweetwater
    1994 Print · USGS
    Ramsey County's prairie pothole region is captured in the early nineties, showing a landscape defined by its fluctuating water levels and small settlements. Trace the connections between Sweetwater Lake and Storman Lake, or locate the historic site of Sweetwater.

  9. 2011 Map of Sweetwater, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Sweetwater, 2011 Print
    2011 Sweetwater
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Sweetwater, including Devils Lake, Ramsey County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2014 Map of Sweetwater, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Sweetwater, 2014 Print
    2014 Sweetwater
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Sweetwater, including Devils Lake, Ramsey County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2017 Map of Sweetwater, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Sweetwater, 2017 Print
    2017 Sweetwater
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Sweetwater, including Devils Lake, Ramsey County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2020 Map of Sweetwater, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Sweetwater, 2020 Print
    2020 Sweetwater
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Sweetwater, including Devils Lake, Ramsey County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2024 Map of Sweetwater, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Sweetwater, 2024 Print
    2024 Sweetwater
    2024 Print · USGS
    Ramsey County's prairie wetland systems are documented here in the 2020s, showing the vital connection between Sweetwater Lake and Morrison Lake. Researchers can trace the layout of Lake Region State College and the protected Ramsey County Waterfowl Production Area.

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