1940s Maps of Sheridan County, North Dakota

Explore 6 historic maps of Sheridan County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Sheridan County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Sheridan County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Sheridan County, ND maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Aylmer
    1940 Map of Aylmer
    1940 Aylmer
    1940 Print · USGS
    Pierce and Sheridan Counties come into focus just before the war, showing the peak of the North Dakota rail-and-prairie economy. Genealogists can pinpoint exact locations for family landmarks like Hillsdale Ch, White Sch, and Martin Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1945 Map of Pelican Lake, 1955 Print
    1945 Map of Pelican Lake, 1955 Print
    1945 Pelican Lake
    1955 Print · USGS
    Sheridan and McLean Counties in the mid-1940s reveal a landscape of prairie potholes and tightly-knit rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous local schoolhouses and landmarks like Our Savior Cem and Immanuel Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1946 Map of Sheyenne Lake
    1946 Map of Sheyenne Lake
    1946 Sheyenne Lake
    1946 Print · USGS
    Sheridan and Wells counties are captured here in the mid-1940s, revealing a dense rural network of prairie schoolhouses and churches. Family historians can trace landmarks like St Emanuel Gemeinde Cem, Sheyenne Lake, and numerous local schools including Pioneer Sch No 1.

  4. 1947 Map of Pelican Lake
    1947 Map of Pelican Lake
    1947 Pelican Lake
    1947 Print · USGS
    Sheridan and McLean Counties in the mid-1940s are characterized by an intricate network of rural school districts and prairie lakes. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Immanuel Ch, Our Savior Cem, and Wise Sch No 1.

  5. 1947 Map of Lincoln Valley
    1947 Map of Lincoln Valley
    1947 Lincoln Valley
    1947 Print · USGS
    Sheridan and Wells Counties are shown in the late 1940s, a time when the North Dakota prairie was dotted with local school districts. Researchers can trace the exact locations of many rural schoolhouses and churches, including Lincoln Valley, Advent Ch, and Skogmo Cem.

  6. 1947 Map of Sheyenne Lake
    1947 Map of Sheyenne Lake
    1947 Sheyenne Lake
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Sheridan and Wells county borderlands are captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by an extensive network of rural school districts and prairie lakes. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Mertz Sch No 1, St Emanuel Gemeinde Cem, and the Coal Mine at Coal Lake.
    2 unique versions available

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