1900s (20th Century) Maps of Richland County, North Dakota

Explore 69 historic maps of Richland County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Richland County, ND maps

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  1. 1904 Map of Wahpeton
    1904 Map of Wahpeton
    1904 Wahpeton
    1904 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley at the start of the century was a landscape of burgeoning rail towns and river commerce along the Minnesota border. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and transport hubs between Wahpeton and Breckenridge, or follow the rail lines through Hankinson and Abercrombie.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1907 Map of Wyndmere
    1907 Map of Wyndmere
    1907 Wyndmere
    1907 Print · USGS
    Richland 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

  3. 1915 Map of White Rock, 1954 Print
    1915 Map of White Rock, 1954 Print
    1915 White Rock
    1954 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of the Dakotas and Minnesota comes alive in the early twentieth century as a hub of rail lines and prairie schools. Trace early settlements like White Rock and Rosholt or locate family landmarks such as Knutson School and Teare School.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1917 Map of New Effington
    1917 Map of New Effington
    1917 New Effington
    1917 Print · USGS
    The Dakota borderlands come alive in this survey from the mid-1910s, capturing the early rail-and-reservation era. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Shafts School and Wymen School along the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie line.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1918 Map of White Rock
    1918 Map of White Rock
    1918 White Rock
    1918 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of South Dakota, Minnesota, and North Dakota are frozen in time just before the end of the Great War. Researchers can trace the Sisseton and Wahpeton Indian Reservation boundary or locate early schools like Teare School and Knutson School.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1953 Map of Milbank, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Milbank, 1958 Print
    1953 Milbank
    1958 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota is shown here during the early fifties, a landscape defined by glacial lakes and the Sisseton Indian Reservation. Researchers can trace the legacy of the western railroads, locating old stops along the Great Northern and settlements like Milbank, Webster, and Sisseton.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 1958 Map of Milbank
    1958 Map of Milbank
    1958 Milbank
    1958 Print · USGS
    The northern Great Plains in the late fifties show a landscape of glacial lakes and reservation lands shaped by the Great Northern railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grid of settlements from Britton to Milbank and locate landmarks like Enemy Swim Lake and the Sisseton Indian Reservation.

  10. 1958 Map of Veblen NE, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Veblen NE, 1959 Print
    1958 Veblen NE
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Dakota borderlands come alive in this late-fifties survey of a landscape shaped by glacial waters and iron rails. Genealogists can locate rural landmarks like Palestina Ch and Bergen Cem or trace the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie line.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1958 Map of Hamlin, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Hamlin, 1960 Print
    1958 Hamlin
    1960 Print · USGS
    Sargent County prairie life in the late fifties is centered on the winding Wild Rice River and the small hub of Hamlin. Local historians can trace early community structures like Immanuel Ch and several rural schoolhouses such as School No 1.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1958 Map of Geneseo, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Geneseo, 1960 Print
    1958 Geneseo
    1960 Print · USGS
    Sargent County prairie life in the late fifties centered on the rail junction at Geneseo and the winding Wild Rice River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Sisseton Indian Reservation Boundary and locate St Martin Cem or the rural School No 3.

  13. 1959 Map of Kindred
    1959 Map of Kindred
    1959 Kindred
    1959 Print · USGS
    Eastern North Dakota's fertile prairie is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the vital rail intersections of the Red River Valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Davenport and Kindred, as well as rural sites like Christiania Ch and the German Cem.

  14. 1959 Map of Leonard, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Leonard, 1960 Print
    1959 Leonard
    1960 Print · USGS
    Eastern North Dakota's prairie townships are captured here in the late fifties as the Northern Pacific railroad still defined the local economy. Genealogists and researchers can locate family landmarks such as Bethel Ch, West Prairie Ch, and the brick-industry footprints at the Claypit.

  15. 1959 Map of Wyndmere NE, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Wyndmere NE, 1960 Print
    1959 Wyndmere NE
    1960 Print · USGS
    Richland County at the end of the fifties reveals a landscape of organized townships and scattered prairie farmsteads. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like Viking Ch, Tuholke Cem, and several numbered schools including School No 1.

  16. 1959 Map of Mooreton NW, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Mooreton NW, 1960 Print
    1959 Mooreton NW
    1960 Print · USGS
    Richland County, North Dakota, is captured here in the late fifties, showing a rural landscape defined by township lines and the railroad. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Stearns Cem, Zion Ch, and numerous rural schoolhouses including Ista Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1959 Map of Hickson, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Hickson, 1960 Print
    1959 Hickson
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley's rich agricultural borderlands are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the intricate meanders of the Red River of the North. Genealogists can locate rural landmarks like St Benedict, Hickson, and the North Pleasant Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1959 Map of Walcott, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Walcott, 1960 Print
    1959 Walcott
    1960 Print · USGS
    Richland County at the close of the fifties reveals a landscape shaped by the iron rails and the township grid. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of the Walcott township and the path of the Great Northern railroad during this period of rural stability.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1959 Map of Christine, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Christine, 1960 Print
    1959 Christine
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley landscape of the late fifties is captured here as a network of rail-side settlements and winding river loops. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like South Pleasant Cem, Richland Ch, and the small siding at Lithia.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1959 Map of Norman, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Norman, 1960 Print
    1959 Norman
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southeastern North Dakota's agricultural heartland is documented here in the late fifties, dominated by the winding path of the Sheyenne River. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like Norman Cem and several numbered schoolhouses.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1960 Map of Galchutt, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Galchutt, 1961 Print
    1960 Galchutt
    1961 Print · USGS
    Richland County, North Dakota, is captured here in the early sixties as a settled landscape of rail-side hamlets and meandering prairie rivers. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like Bethany Ch and trace the paths of the Great Northern and C M St P & P railroads.

  22. 1960 Map of Wyndmere, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Wyndmere, 1961 Print
    1960 Wyndmere
    1961 Print · USGS
    Richland County at the start of the sixties reveals a thriving rail hub where the Northern Pacific meets the Soo Line. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural landscape of Homestead and Danton or locate the local Drive-in Theater.

  23. 1960 Map of Power, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Power, 1961 Print
    1960 Power
    1961 Print · USGS
    The rural prairie of Richland County is captured here in the early sixties as the Sheyenne River winds through a network of established townships. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of the Power settlement, several country churches like Zion Ch, and the local Town Hall.

  24. 1960 Map of Barrie, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Barrie, 1961 Print
    1960 Barrie
    1961 Print · USGS
    Richland County, North Dakota, is documented here at the start of the sixties as the prairie townships remained deeply tied to the land. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Sheyenne River valley to find Gol Ch, Gol Cem, and the old School No 3.

  25. 1960 Map of Wyndmere NW, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Wyndmere NW, 1961 Print
    1960 Wyndmere NW
    1961 Print · USGS
    Richland County's rural townships are preserved here during the mid-century, documenting a landscape of family farms and small country schools. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Nordmanna Cem, United Lutheran Ch, and School No 2.

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