Old Maps of Ransom County, North Dakota for Metal Detecting
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Ransom County, ND maps
(190)- 1895 Map of Lamoure
1895 Lamoure1895 Print · USGSSoutheastern North Dakota was a landscape of rapid rail expansion and river-based settlement in the mid-1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace the early foundations of towns like Lamoure, Oakes, and Grand Rapids along the winding James River.2 unique versions available - 1895 Map of Casselton, 1961 Print
1895 Casselton1961 Print · USGSNorth Dakota's Red River Valley rail network is in full bloom in the 1890s, with towns emerging at every major junction. Trace early post offices and depots at Chaffee P.O., Embden, and Ripon along the Northern Pacific R. R. - 1897 Map of Tower
1897 Tower1897 Print · USGSIn the late nineteenth century, the expansion of the northern plains centered on the intersection of the Sheyenne River and the arriving railroads. Genealogists and historians can trace early township plats and rail-stop settlements like Valley City, Fingal, and Enderlin.3 unique versions available - 1897 Map of Eckelson
1897 Eckelson1897 Print · USGSEastern North Dakota in the late nineteenth century was a land defined by the iron rail and a network of glacial lakes. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and rail stops near Valley City, Sanborn, and the isolated post office at Svea.3 unique versions available - 1897 Map of Casselton
1897 Casselton1897 Print · USGSCass County’s agricultural heartland is captured here in the 1890s, when new rail lines were defining the North Dakota prairie. Genealogists can trace family locations near early hubs like Casselton, the Chaffee P.O. settlement, and the banks of the Maple River.3 unique versions available - 1907 Map of Wyndmere
1907 Wyndmere1907 Print · USGSRichland and Sargent counties are seen here in the early 1900s during the height of the prairie railroad boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of five different rail lines serving early towns like Milnor, Wyndmere, and Sandoun Mc Leod P O.2 unique versions available - 1918 Map of La Moure
1918 La Moure1918 Print · USGSSoutheastern North Dakota was a thriving rail and agricultural hub during the early twentieth century, as seen in this detailed 1918 survey. Researchers can trace the development of the James River corridor and locate early settlements like Grand Rapids, Oakes, and Port Emma.2 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Jamestown
1953 Jamestown1953 Print · USGSSoutheastern 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 - 1953 Map of Fargo, 1965 Print
1953 Fargo1965 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1956 Map of Fargo
1956 Fargo1956 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1956 Map of Jamestown
1956 Jamestown1956 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1957 Map of Elliott SW, 1958 Print
1957 Elliott SW1958 Print · USGSRansom 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. - 1957 Map of Elliott SE, 1958 Print
1957 Elliott SE1958 Print · USGSRansom 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. - 1960 Map of Lisbon SE, 1961 Print
1960 Lisbon SE1961 Print · USGSRansom and Sargent counties are shown here at the start of the 1960s, where the winding valley of the Sheyenne River meets the open prairie. Researchers can trace rural school and church sites like Aliceton Sch and Zion Ch along the Northern Pacific rail corridor. - 1960 Map of Coburn, 1962 Print
1960 Coburn1962 Print · USGSRansom County's prairie and river-valley landscape are captured here during the early sixties, showing the agricultural patterns of the Great Plains. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Owego Ch, the Northern Pacific rail line, and the Vivasaker Bridge crossing. - 1960 Map of De Lamere, 1962 Print
1960 De Lamere1962 Print · USGSThe North Dakota prairie near De Lamere is captured here during the early 1960s as a thriving rail-and-well agricultural hub. Genealogists can locate specific landmarks like the Anderson Cem, School No 1, and the many Flowing Wells that sustained these rural townships. - 1960 Map of Lisbon NE, 1962 Print
1960 Lisbon NE1962 Print · USGSRansom County farmland is captured here in the early sixties as the Missouri River Basin development program was underway. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and rural centers like St Paul Cem, St Paul Ch, and School No 2. - 1960 Map of Enderlin South, 1962 Print
1960 Enderlin South1962 Print · USGSRansom County's prairie landscape was shaped by the Northern Pacific railroad and the winding Maple River during the early sixties. Researchers can trace family history at numerous rural sites including St Olaf Cem, St Marys Cem, and Trinity Ch. - 1960 Map of Venlo, 1962 Print
1960 Venlo1962 Print · USGSRansom County in the early sixties is captured here as the Soo Line railroad serves the small prairie siding of Venlo. Researchers can trace the winding Sheyenne River to Heaton Bridge or locate several artesian Flowing Wells in the southern townships. - 1960 Map of Milnor, 1962 Print
1960 Milnor1962 Print · USGSSoutheastern North Dakota's prairie landscape is captured here in the early sixties as the town of Milnor sits along the Northern Pacific line. Researchers can locate specific sites like School No 21, Lakeside Cem, and the Storm Lake National Wildlife Refuge. - 1960 Map of Sheldon, 1962 Print
1960 Sheldon1962 Print · USGSRansom County in the early sixties shows a landscape of steady prairie farming and river-valley transport. Genealogists and historians can trace the Northern Pacific rail line through Sheldon or locate river crossings like McClellan Bridge and Larson Bridge. - 1961 Map of Sheldon NW, 1963 Print
1961 Sheldon NW1963 Print · USGSThe rural prairie of Cass County is captured here in the early 1960s as the agricultural grid defined life along the Maple River valley. Researchers can locate vanished rural landmarks such as School No 83, a local Townhall, and a mid-century Landing Strip. - 1961 Map of Sheldon NE, 1963 Print
1961 Sheldon NE1963 Print · USGSSoutheast North Dakota’s prairie landscape was shaped by the winding Maple River and the transit lines of the early 1960s. Researchers can trace the legacy of pioneer settlements through the Northern Pacific rail line and family-history sites like Watson Cem and Leonard Cem. - 1961 Map of Enderlin North, 1963 Print
1961 Enderlin North1963 Print · USGSThe borderlands of Cass and Ransom counties are captured here in the early sixties, centered on the growing town of Enderlin. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Salem Cem, the NORTHERN PACIFIC rail line, and the winding course of the Maple River. - 1961 Map of McLeod, 1964 Print
1961 McLeod1964 Print · USGSThe eastern North Dakota prairie is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the railroad hub of McLeod. Researchers can trace the path of the Soo Line and locate the Free Lutheran Cem near the borders of Sheyenne and Owego.
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- Coburn Township historical maps
- Elliott historical maps
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