Old Maps of Brightwood Township, North Dakota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Brightwood Township. 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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Brightwood Township, 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. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 1964 Map of Hankinson, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Hankinson, 1965 Print
    1964 Hankinson
    1965 Print · USGS
    Hankinson served as a busy North Dakota rail junction in the mid-sixties, where the prairie landscape is dotted with numerous glacial lakes. Researchers can trace the Great Northern Old Railroad Grade, find family sites at Hillside Cem, or locate the rural School No 2.

  6. 1964 Map of Swan Lake, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Swan Lake, 1965 Print
    1964 Swan Lake
    1965 Print · USGS
    Richland County's prairie wetland character is captured in the mid-sixties, showing a landscape defined by glacial sloughs and transitioning rail lines. Researchers can trace the path of the Soo Line Great Northern Railroad Grade and locate Stiles or the Emmanuel Ch.

  7. 1985 Map of Wahpeton, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Wahpeton, 1986 Print
    1985 Wahpeton
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley and Minnesota lake country meet in the mid-eighties at the border towns of Wahpeton and Breckenridge. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Burlington Northern through settlements like Abercrombie and Hankinson, or locate legacy sites like Fort Abercrombie State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1986 Map of Lisbon
    1986 Map of Lisbon
    1986 Lisbon
    1986 Print · USGS
    Southeastern North Dakota's prairie landscape is mapped here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a region defined by its river valleys and rail-fed agricultural towns. Researchers can trace the heritage of communities like Gwinner and Cayuga or locate family markers at Oakwood Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1989 Map of Fargo, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Fargo, 1990 Print
    1989 Fargo
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley at the end of the eighties shows a landscape of flourishing university towns and vital rail corridors. Researchers can trace family roots through Riverside Cem, find early campus layouts for North Dakota State University, or follow the Soo Line Railroad through West Fargo.

  10. 1998 Map of Hankinson, 2000 Print
    1998 Map of Hankinson, 2000 Print
    1998 Hankinson
    2000 Print · USGS
    Hankinson was a vital prairie rail hub and wetland refuge in the late nineties. Local researchers can trace the Soo Line tracks, locate Calvary Cem, and explore the shoreline of Lake Elsie near the national wildlife refuge.

  11. 2024 Map of Hankinson, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Hankinson, 2024 Print
    2024 Hankinson
    2024 Print · USGS
    Southeast North Dakota’s prairie pothole region comes into focus here, centered on the rail hub of Hankinson and its surrounding wetlands. Genealogists and historians can locate several local burial sites, including Immanuel Lutheran Cem and Hillside Cem, near the shores of Lake Elsie.

  12. 2024 Map of Swan Lake, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Swan Lake, 2024 Print
    2024 Swan Lake
    2024 Print · USGS
    Richland County in the 2020s remains a landscape of prairie potholes and conservation land. Researchers can locate the Immanuel Lutheran Cem and trace the boundaries of the Richland County WPA near Stiles and Swan Lake.

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