Old Maps of Rolla, North Dakota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Rolla with 15 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Rolla has changed over the decades.


Rolla, 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. 1968 Map of Belcourt, 1973 Print
    1968 Map of Belcourt, 1973 Print
    1968 Belcourt
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Turtle Mountain region of North Dakota is captured here in the late sixties, showing the vital connection between the reservation and its neighboring prairie towns. Genealogists can locate family sites near St Paul Cem, the An-qui-ni-gay Indian Burial Ground, and the small community of Belcourt.

  4. 1970 Map of Rolla, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Rolla, 1973 Print
    1970 Rolla
    1973 Print · USGS
    The northern plains around Rolla are captured here in the early seventies, detailing a landscape defined by the intersection of rail and road. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern tracks and locate St Michael Cem or Emanuel Cem.

  5. 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

  6. 2011 Map of Belcourt, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Belcourt, 2011 Print
    2011 Belcourt
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Rolla, including Belcourt, Maryville Township, and other nearby areas

  7. 2011 Map of Rolla, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Rolla, 2011 Print
    2011 Rolla
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Rolla, including Rolette County, Towner County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2014 Map of Rolla, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Rolla, 2014 Print
    2014 Rolla
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Rolla, including Rolette County, Towner County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2014 Map of Belcourt, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Belcourt, 2014 Print
    2014 Belcourt
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Rolla, including Belcourt, Maryville Township, and other nearby areas

  10. 2017 Map of Belcourt, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Belcourt, 2017 Print
    2017 Belcourt
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Rolla, including Belcourt, Maryville Township, and other nearby areas

  11. 2017 Map of Rolla, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Rolla, 2017 Print
    2017 Rolla
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Rolla, including Rolette County, Towner County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2020 Map of Belcourt, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Belcourt, 2020 Print
    2020 Belcourt
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Rolla, including Belcourt, Maryville Township, and other nearby areas

  13. 2020 Map of Rolla, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Rolla, 2020 Print
    2020 Rolla
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Rolla, including Rolette County, Towner County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2024 Map of Rolla, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Rolla, 2024 Print
    2024 Rolla
    2024 Print · USGS
    The northern plains surrounding Rolla are documented here in the early 2020s, showing a landscape defined by prairie potholes and conservation areas. Genealogists and local historians can locate Saint Michael Cem, Emanuel Cem, and the Rolette County Courthouse.

  15. 2024 Map of Belcourt, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Belcourt, 2024 Print
    2024 Belcourt
    2024 Print · USGS
    Rolette County near the Canadian border is documented here in the early 2020s, showing the interaction between the Turtle Mountains and local communities. Researchers can locate Saint Paul Cem, the An-Qui-Ni Gay Indian Burial Ground, and the Rolette County Waterfowl Production Area.

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