Old Maps of Willey Township, North Dakota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Willey Township with 28 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 Willey Township has changed over the decades.


Willey Township, ND maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 1960 Map of Lisbon SE, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Lisbon SE, 1961 Print
    1960 Lisbon SE
    1961 Print · USGS
    Ransom and Sargent counties are shown here at the start of the 1960s, where the winding valley of the Sheyenne River meets the open prairie. Researchers can trace rural school and church sites like Aliceton Sch and Zion Ch along the Northern Pacific rail corridor.

  4. 1962 Map of Hoving, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Hoving, 1964 Print
    1962 Hoving
    1964 Print · USGS
    Sargent County prairie life in the early sixties is captured here as the NORTHERN PACIFIC railway passes through Hoving. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Zion Cem, Dunbar Cem, and the meandering Crooked Cr.

  5. 1962 Map of Lisbon SW, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Lisbon SW, 1964 Print
    1962 Lisbon SW
    1964 Print · USGS
    Ransom and Sargent counties are captured here in the early sixties, showing a landscape of scattered farmsteads and glacial hills. Genealogists can locate family sites near the Lutheran Ch, Cem, or along the banks of Dead Colt Creek.

  6. 1962 Map of Gwinner, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Gwinner, 1964 Print
    1962 Gwinner
    1964 Print · USGS
    Sargent County in the early 1960s is captured at a point of industrial and agricultural transition. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layout of Gwinner, the Northern Pacific rail line, and the location of Gwinner Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 2011 Map of Lisbon SE, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lisbon SE, 2011 Print
    2011 Lisbon SE
    2011 Print · USGS
    Willey Township in Sargent County is shown here in the early twenty-first century, defined by its agricultural grid and prairie waters. Genealogists and local historians can trace property boundaries along 72nd St SE and identify water features like the Sheyenne River and Hultman Lake.

  10. 2011 Map of Lisbon SW, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lisbon SW, 2011 Print
    2011 Lisbon SW
    2011 Print · USGS
    Sargent County's rural agricultural grid is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the land south of Lisbon. Researchers can trace the winding course of Dead Colt Creek and the elevation of the Whitestone Hills among the section-line roads like 128th Ave SE.

  11. 2011 Map of Gwinner, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Gwinner, 2011 Print
    2011 Gwinner
    2011 Print · USGS
    Gwinner stands as a vital agricultural and industrial center on the North Dakota prairie during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town's footprint through landmarks like Gwinner Cemetery and the Gwinner Municipal Airfield.

  12. 2011 Map of Hoving, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Hoving, 2011 Print
    2011 Hoving
    2011 Print · USGS
    Willey Township in the early twenty-first century remains a testament to the North Dakota prairie's agricultural heritage and grid-based settlement. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Zion Cemetery, Dunbar Cemetery, and the vicinity of Hoving.

  13. 2014 Map of Lisbon SW, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Lisbon SW, 2014 Print
    2014 Lisbon SW
    2014 Print · USGS
    Gwinner and the surrounding plains of Sargent County are captured here in the mid-2010s, revealing a landscape defined by industrial agriculture and rural aviation. Researchers can trace the winding course of Dead Colt Cr or locate local landmarks like the Moellenkamp Airport and the Whitestone Hills.

  14. 2014 Map of Hoving, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Hoving, 2014 Print
    2014 Hoving
    2014 Print · USGS
    Sargent County's agricultural grid and prairie wetlands are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks including Zion Cem, Dunbar Cem, and the small settlement of Hoving.

  15. 2014 Map of Gwinner, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Gwinner, 2014 Print
    2014 Gwinner
    2014 Print · USGS
    Gwinner and its surrounding agricultural landscape are documented here during a period of modern development in Sargent County. Researchers can trace local landmarks and family sites including the Gwinner Cem, Maplewood Rd, and the Gwinner-Roger Melroe Field Airport.

  16. 2014 Map of Lisbon SE, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Lisbon SE, 2014 Print
    2014 Lisbon SE
    2014 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Ransom and Sargent counties is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape shaped by glacial waters and a rigid section-line grid. Researchers can trace the meandering path of the Sheyenne River or locate the prairie basin of Hultman Lake.

  17. 2017 Map of Lisbon SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Lisbon SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Lisbon SE
    2017 Print · USGS
    The North Dakota prairie at the Ransom and Sargent county line is mapped here in the modern era. Trace the path of the Sheyenne River and identify local landmarks like Hultman Lake and the drainage of Dead Colt Cr.

  18. 2018 Map of Gwinner, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Gwinner, 2018 Print
    2018 Gwinner
    2018 Print · USGS
    Gwinner and the surrounding Sargent County prairies are captured here in the late twenty-tens, showing the area's blend of industrial aviation and rural township grids. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Gwinner Cem and trace the development around Gwinner-Roger Melroe Field.

  19. 2018 Map of Lisbon SW, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Lisbon SW, 2018 Print
    2018 Lisbon SW
    2018 Print · USGS
    The rural prairie near the border of Ransom and Sargent counties is documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grid of section-line roads around Gwinner, the Whitestone Hills, and the course of Dead Colt Cr.

  20. 2018 Map of Hoving, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Hoving, 2018 Print
    2018 Hoving
    2018 Print · USGS
    Sargent County's prairie wetlands and agricultural grid are preserved in this recent survey of the Willey Township area. Genealogists and local historians can trace the locations of Zion Cem and Dunbar Cem near the small settlement of Hoving.

  21. 2020 Map of Gwinner, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Gwinner, 2020 Print
    2020 Gwinner
    2020 Print · USGS
    Gwinner and the surrounding Sargent County plains are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by its prairie potholes and section-line roads. Researchers can locate the Gwinner-Roger Melroe Field and trace family sites near the Gwinner Cem.

  22. 2020 Map of Lisbon SE, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Lisbon SE, 2020 Print
    2020 Lisbon SE
    2020 Print · USGS
    The northern prairie landscape of the Ransom and Sargent County border is captured here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local researchers can locate established burial grounds like Aliceton Pioneer Cemetery and Zion Cemetery near the Sheyenne River.

  23. 2020 Map of Lisbon SW, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Lisbon SW, 2020 Print
    2020 Lisbon SW
    2020 Print · USGS
    The agricultural prairie of Sargent and Ransom Counties comes into focus during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate the Whitestone Hill Cem near Gwinner or trace the winding path of Dead Colt Cr through the fields.

  24. 2020 Map of Hoving, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Hoving, 2020 Print
    2020 Hoving
    2020 Print · USGS
    Willey Township and the surrounding Sargent County prairie are depicted here during the twenty-first century, showcasing a landscape of family farms and wetland basins. Researchers can trace local history through sites like Zion Cem, Dunbar Cem, and the small community at Hoving.

  25. 2024 Map of Hoving, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Hoving, 2024 Print
    2024 Hoving
    2024 Print · USGS
    Sargent County's prairie pothole landscape is captured in this recent survey, showcasing a mix of conservation land and traditional family farmsteads. Researchers can locate the Hoving townsite and rural burial grounds like Zion Cem and Dunbar Cem.

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