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Old Maps of Southwest Township, North Dakota

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  1. 1894 Map of Hecla
    1894 Map of Hecla
    1894 Hecla
    1894 Print · USGS
    The northern Dakota plains are captured here in the 1890s as the rail and river determined the pulse of new settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the early township grids and rail stops like Hecla, Houghton, and the frontier hamlet of Detroit.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1894 Map of Oakes
    1894 Map of Oakes
    1894 Oakes
    1894 Print · USGS
    Southeast North Dakota at the close of the nineteenth century is revealed as a burgeoning rail hub centered on the James River Valley. Genealogists can locate early homesteading era settlements like Port Emma, Glover, and the bustling junction at Oakes.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1895 Map of Lamoure
    1895 Map of Lamoure
    1895 Lamoure
    1895 Print · USGS
    Southeastern North Dakota was a landscape of rapid rail expansion and river-based settlement in the mid-1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace the early foundations of towns like Lamoure, Oakes, and Grand Rapids along the winding James River.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1896 Map of Columbia
    1896 Map of Columbia
    1896 Columbia
    1896 Print · USGS
    Settlement along the upper James River valley flourished in the 1890s as railroads expanded through the Dakota Territory. Trace the rail-fed growth of Columbia and Hecla alongside the waters of Sand Lake and Lake Columbia.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1918 Map of La Moure
    1918 Map of La Moure
    1918 La Moure
    1918 Print · USGS
    Southeastern North Dakota was a thriving rail and agricultural hub during the early twentieth century, as seen in this detailed 1918 survey. Researchers can trace the development of the James River corridor and locate early settlements like Grand Rapids, Oakes, and Port Emma.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1953 Map of Jamestown
    1953 Map of Jamestown
    1953 Jamestown
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southeastern North Dakota was a thriving rail and agricultural corridor in the early fifties, anchored by the James River. Researchers can trace the footprints of institutional landmarks like the North Dakota State Hospital and historic sites such as Whitestone Hill Battlefield Park.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 1954 Map of Aberdeen, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Aberdeen, 1964 Print
    1954 Aberdeen
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northeastern South Dakota in the mid-fifties remains a world of rail-dependent prairie towns and sweeping waterfowl refuges. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Eureka and Ipswich or locate rural landmarks near Richmond Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1955 Map of Oakes SE, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Oakes SE, 1956 Print
    1955 Oakes SE
    1956 Print · USGS
    The rail-driven landscape of Dickey County is captured in the mid-fifties, featuring the strategic junction at Ludden. Researchers can trace the paths of the Great Northern and Riverdale Sch alongside the winding James River.
  31. 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.
  34. 1956 Map of Aberdeen
    1956 Map of Aberdeen
    1956 Aberdeen
    1956 Print · USGS
    Upper South Dakota during the mid-fifties remains a landscape of rail-connected farming towns and expansive glacial lake basins. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Minneapolis and St Louis railroad through Gettysburg or locate vanished stops near Elm Lake and Richmond Lake.
  37. 1956 Map of Jamestown
    1956 Map of Jamestown
    1956 Jamestown
    1956 Print · USGS
    The James River valley and the vast alkali lake country of south-central North Dakota are captured here in the mid-fifties. Genealogists can trace family farms across several counties, locating small rail stops like Medberry and monuments like Whitestone Hill Battlefield Park.
  40. 1956 Map of Straubville, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Straubville, 1957 Print
    1956 Straubville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Sargent County agriculture and rail transport intersect in the mid-1950s, centered on the village of Straubville. Researchers can trace old township schools like School No 2 and the paths of the Great Northern and Soo Line railroads.
  43. 1956 Map of Newark NW, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Newark NW, 1957 Print
    1956 Newark NW
    1957 Print · USGS
    The North Dakota and South Dakota borderlands remained a quiet agricultural frontier in the mid-fifties, dominated by isolated farmsteads and township grids. Genealogists can trace the shift in rural education through sites like School No 1 and several others marked School No 4 (Abandoned) or School No 2 (Abandoned).
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1956 Map of Hecla NE, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Hecla NE, 1957 Print
    1956 Hecla NE
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Dakota state line in the mid-1950s reveals a sprawling agricultural landscape defined by its rural school districts and township boundaries. Genealogists can trace family homesteads near landmarks like Eaton Sch No 2, Tiry Sch, and the Flowing Well.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 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.
  52. 1979 Map of Sisseton, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Sisseton, 1980 Print
    1979 Sisseton
    1980 Print · USGS
    Northeastern South Dakota and the North Dakota borderlands appear here in the late seventies, centered on the high glacial plateau. Genealogists and historians can trace the Sisseton Indian Reservation and rail-stop towns like Britton and Lake City.
  55. 1985 Map of Elm River
    1985 Map of Elm River
    1985 Elm River
    1985 Print · USGS
    Spanning the state line during the mid-eighties, this area shows a landscape of river-fed reservoirs and agricultural colonies. Genealogists and historians can locate communal settlements like Spring Creek Colony and rail stops along the Burlington Northern Railroad or the Chicago and North Western Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1986 Map of La Moure
    1986 Map of La Moure
    1986 La Moure
    1986 Print · USGS
    Mid-century settlement patterns and water management define this stretch of the North Dakota prairie during the 1980s. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Soo Line or locate sites such as Whitestone Battlefield State Park and Ellendale.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 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
  64. 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.
  67. 2011 Map of Newark NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Newark NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Newark NW
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Southwest Township, including Brampton Township, Portage Township, and other nearby areas
  70. 2011 Map of Oakes SE, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Oakes SE, 2011 Print
    2011 Oakes SE
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Southwest Township, including Clement Township, Ludden, and other nearby areas
  73. 2011 Map of Hecla NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Hecla NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Hecla NE
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Southwest Township, including Portage Township, Hecla Township, and other nearby areas
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