1950s Maps of Ransom County, North Dakota

Explore 6 historic maps of Ransom County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Ransom County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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.
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Start exploring Ransom County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Ransom County, ND maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Jamestown
    1953 Map of Jamestown
    1953 Jamestown
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southeastern North Dakota was a thriving rail and agricultural corridor in the early fifties, anchored by the James River. Researchers can trace the footprints of institutional landmarks like the North Dakota State Hospital and historic sites such as Whitestone Hill Battlefield Park.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of Fargo, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Fargo, 1965 Print
    1953 Fargo
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley in the mid-fifties was a bustling rail and agricultural corridor during a period of steady prairie growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail networks of the Great Northern and Soo Line connecting local hubs like Casselton and Wahpeton.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Fargo
    1956 Map of Fargo
    1956 Fargo
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley's agricultural heartland is documented here in the mid-fifties as the rail-and-road network expanded across the plains. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous small railroad towns and local landmarks like Casselton, Sheyenne Valley Church, and Sisseton Indian Res.

  4. 1956 Map of Jamestown
    1956 Map of Jamestown
    1956 Jamestown
    1956 Print · USGS
    The James River valley and the vast alkali lake country of south-central North Dakota are captured here in the mid-fifties. Genealogists can trace family farms across several counties, locating small rail stops like Medberry and monuments like Whitestone Hill Battlefield Park.

  5. 1957 Map of Elliott SW, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Elliott SW, 1958 Print
    1957 Elliott SW
    1958 Print · USGS
    Ransom and Sargent Counties are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a prairie landscape defined by township grids and glacial sloughs. Genealogists can trace the locations of rural schoolhouses like Cleveland Sch and School No 2 or the drainage of Englevale Slough.

  6. 1957 Map of Elliott SE, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Elliott SE, 1958 Print
    1957 Elliott SE
    1958 Print · USGS
    Ransom and Sargent Counties are captured in the mid-1950s, showing a settled prairie landscape defined by its rural school districts and glacial topography. Researchers can trace the locations of School No 1, School No 2, and School No 3 or locate Whitestone Hill.

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