Old Maps of Shell Valley Township, North Dakota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 29 historic maps of Shell Valley Township. 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 Shell Valley Township.


Shell Valley Township, ND maps

(29)
  1. 1936 Map of Lake Upsilon
    1936 Map of Lake Upsilon
    1936 Lake Upsilon
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Turtle Mountain region near the Canadian border is captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of scattered rural schools and deep glacial lakes. Researchers can locate early family-named landmarks like Shell Valley Sch, St Johns Ch, and the Belcourt Indian Agency.

  2. 1942 Map of Lake Upsilon
    1942 Map of Lake Upsilon
    1942 Lake Upsilon
    1942 Print · USGS
    The North Dakota borderlands and the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation are captured here in the late 1930s. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Belcourt Indian Agency, Lakeview Cem, and several parish churches.

  3. 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

  4. 1955 Map of Thorne, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Thorne, 1956 Print
    1955 Thorne
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Rolette County comes into focus through this survey of the northern prairie and its vital rail corridors. Researchers can trace the dual rail lines serving Thorne or locate local landmarks like St Edward Cem and the waters of Girl Lake.

  5. 1955 Map of Lake Upsilon SW, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Lake Upsilon SW, 1957 Print
    1955 Lake Upsilon SW
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Turtle Mountain plateau meets the North Dakota prairie in the mid-1950s, documenting the cultural landscape of the Rolette County borderlands. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like St Michael Ch, Lakeview Cem, and schoolhouses including Pigeon Sch.

  6. 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.

  7. 1968 Map of Lake Upsilon SE
    1968 Map of Lake Upsilon SE
    1968 Lake Upsilon SE
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Turtle Mountain region of North Dakota is captured here in the late sixties, showcasing the intersection of tribal lands and local prairie life. Researchers can locate St Anns Indian Mission and Maryville, or trace water patterns from Belcourt Lake through Shell Valley.

  8. 1971 Map of Rolette, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Rolette, 1973 Print
    1971 Rolette
    1973 Print · USGS
    North Dakota's prairie landscape is centered on the railroad crossing at Rolette during the early 1970s. Trace the intersection of the Soo Line and Burlington Northern alongside landmarks like Rolette Cemetery and Wolf Creek.

  9. 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

  10. 2011 Map of Rolette, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Rolette, 2011 Print
    2011 Rolette
    2011 Print · USGS
    North Dakota's northern prairie at the start of the 2010s is captured here, centered on the grid of Rolette. Genealogists and historians can locate family plots at Westland Cemetery or trace the winding paths of Ox Creek and Little Gurr Lake.

  11. 2011 Map of Lake Upsilon SE, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lake Upsilon SE, 2011 Print
    2011 Lake Upsilon SE
    2011 Print · USGS
    The prairies and wetlands of North Dakota are captured here in the early 2000s, showing a landscape shaped by glacial waters and rural transit. Trace local heritage and land use through features like White Stone Cemetery, Shell Valley, and Belcourt Lake.

  12. 2011 Map of Thorne, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Thorne, 2011 Print
    2011 Thorne
    2011 Print · USGS
    In the early twenty-first century, this Rolette County landscape remains a classic study of North Dakota's glacial prairie potholes and rural section-line grids. Genealogists can locate Saint Edward Cemetery near Thorne, or trace the path of Wolf Creek as it winds past Girl Lake.

  13. 2011 Map of Lake Upsilon SW, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lake Upsilon SW, 2011 Print
    2011 Lake Upsilon SW
    2011 Print · USGS
    Rolette County's glacial landscape is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intricate wetland network of the Turtle Mountains. Genealogists and historians can locate the Lakeview Cemetery and trace local routes like Poker Hill Rd and Jack Rabbit Rd.

  14. 2014 Map of Rolette, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Rolette, 2014 Print
    2014 Rolette
    2014 Print · USGS
    The North Dakota prairie comes into focus in the mid-2010s, centered on the grid-patterned settlement of Rolette. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks like Rolette Cemetery and Westland Cemetery or follow the winding courses of Wolf Creek and Ox Creek.

  15. 2014 Map of Lake Upsilon SW, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Lake Upsilon SW, 2014 Print
    2014 Lake Upsilon SW
    2014 Print · USGS
    The northern Rolette County landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the transition from high lakes to prairie. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Lakeview Cem and the communities of East Dunseith and Shell Valley.

  16. 2014 Map of Lake Upsilon SE, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Lake Upsilon SE, 2014 Print
    2014 Lake Upsilon SE
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Turtle Mountains of Rolette County are documented here in the 2010s, showcasing the high-plateau landscape of the Turtle Mountain Reservation. Genealogists and local historians can locate White Stone Cem, Saint Anns Addition Cem, and the community of Belcourt.

  17. 2014 Map of Thorne, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Thorne, 2014 Print
    2014 Thorne
    2014 Print · USGS
    The northern prairie of Rolette County comes into focus in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape of structured section lines and quiet water bodies. Family historians and researchers can locate Saint Edward Cem near Thorne or trace the winding courses of Snake Cr and Wolf Cr.

  18. 2017 Map of Rolette, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Rolette, 2017 Print
    2017 Rolette
    2017 Print · USGS
    The northern prairie landscape of Rolette County is shown here in the late twenty-teens, dominated by a vast grid of farm roads and small wetlands. Genealogists and local historians can locate Westland Cem, Rolette Cem, and the town center of Rolette.

  19. 2017 Map of Thorne, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Thorne, 2017 Print
    2017 Thorne
    2017 Print · USGS
    The small settlement of Thorne is captured in this modern survey of the North Dakota prairie. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grid of section roads to find landmarks like Saint Edward Cem and water features such as Girl Lake.

  20. 2017 Map of Lake Upsilon SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Lake Upsilon SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Lake Upsilon SW
    2017 Print · USGS
    Rolette County in the late 2010s shows a landscape where the Turtle Mountains meet the northern plains. Local history researchers can trace family sites near Lakeview Cem or follow the waters of Snake Cr and Howard Lake.

  21. 2017 Map of Lake Upsilon SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Lake Upsilon SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Lake Upsilon SE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Rolette County's rolling upland landscape is captured here during the late 2010s, centered on the communities of the Turtle Mountain Plateau. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Belcourt, Shell Valley, and the White Stone Cem.

  22. 2020 Map of Lake Upsilon SW, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Lake Upsilon SW, 2020 Print
    2020 Lake Upsilon SW
    2020 Print · USGS
    The northern Rolette County landscape as it appeared in recent years is defined by the high glacial terrain of the Turtle Mountains. Genealogists and local historians can locate community landmarks such as Saint Anthonys Cem, Lakeview Cem, and the waters of Cassidy Lake.

  23. 2020 Map of Rolette, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Rolette, 2020 Print
    2020 Rolette
    2020 Print · USGS
    Rolette and its surrounding townships are captured in this recent survey of the North Dakota prairie. Genealogists can locate family sites near Sacred Heart Catholic Cem or Westland Cem, while the local drainage of Wolf Cr defines the rural landscape.

  24. 2020 Map of Thorne, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Thorne, 2020 Print
    2020 Thorne
    2020 Print · USGS
    Thorne and the surrounding North Dakota prairie are captured here in 2020, showing a landscape shaped by glacial lakes and section-line roads. Researchers can locate the Saint Edward Cem and trace the paths of Snake Cr or Thorne Rd across the grid.

  25. 2020 Map of Lake Upsilon SE, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Lake Upsilon SE, 2020 Print
    2020 Lake Upsilon SE
    2020 Print · USGS
    The Turtle Mountain region near Belcourt is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing a unique landscape of wooded hills and glacial lakes. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites, including Saint Ann Catholic Original Cem and White Stone Cem near Shell Valley.

Showing maps 1-25 of 29

Top cities near Shell Valley Township


Top neighborhoods of Shell Valley Township


Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Shell Valley Township?
  • What is the oldest map of Shell Valley Township?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Shell Valley Township for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Shell Valley Township?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Shell Valley Township?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Shell Valley Township?
  • Where are historical maps of Shell Valley Township sourced from?

Explore Shell Valley Township by time and use case