Old Maps of Nanson, North Dakota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Nanson. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Nanson.


Nanson, ND maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 1971 Map of Nanson, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Nanson, 1973 Print
    1971 Nanson
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Rolette and Pierce County line near Nanson is shown here in the early 1970s, at a time when prairie wetlands and wildlife refuges shaped the local landscape. Researchers can trace rural roots at Ox Creek Ch and North Ox Creek Cem or follow the path of the Burlington Northern tracks.

  4. 1985 Map of Rock Lake, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Rock Lake, 1986 Print
    1985 Rock Lake
    1986 Print · USGS
    The North Dakota borderlands and the forested heights of the Turtle Mountains are documented here in the mid-eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Soo Line through prairie towns like Bisbee, Rolette, and Rolla.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 2011 Map of Nanson, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Nanson, 2011 Print
    2011 Nanson
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Nanson, including Rolette County, Pierce County, and other nearby areas

  6. 2014 Map of Nanson, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Nanson, 2014 Print
    2014 Nanson
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Nanson, including Rolette County, Pierce County, and other nearby areas

  7. 2017 Map of Nanson, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Nanson, 2017 Print
    2017 Nanson
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Nanson, including Rolette County, Pierce County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2020 Map of Nanson, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Nanson, 2020 Print
    2020 Nanson
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Nanson, including Rolette County, Pierce County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2024 Map of Nanson, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Nanson, 2024 Print
    2024 Nanson
    2024 Print · USGS
    The rural prairie landscape of Rolette and Pierce counties is documented here in its contemporary state. Genealogists and researchers can locate family sites near Nanson or trace local heritage at the North Ox Creek Cem and South Ox Creek Lutheran Cem.

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