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Old Maps of Steele County, North Dakota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Steele County with 156 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 Steele County has changed over the decades.

Steele County, ND maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Grand Forks, 1967 Print
    1952 Map of Grand Forks, 1967 Print
    1952 Grand Forks
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley in the early fifties is shown here at the height of its rail-and-river agricultural economy. Researchers can locate small-town landmarks like the Pleasant View School, the Immanuel Lutheran Church, and trace the path of the Soo Line Railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1956 Map of Grand Forks
    1956 Map of Grand Forks
    1956 Grand Forks
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley in the mid-fifties is captured here as a thriving corridor of grain elevators and rail-linked towns along the North Dakota and Minnesota border. Researchers can trace historic church sites like Immanuel Lutheran Church, vanished rail stops at Tilde Junction, and the boundaries of the White Earth Indian Reservation.
  7. 1966 Map of Grand Forks
    1966 Map of Grand Forks
    1966 Grand Forks
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley in the mid-sixties shows a landscape shaped by rail-line commerce and complex water management. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side towns like Emerado and Hunter or locate rural landmarks like the Pleasant View Church.
  10. 1966 Map of Galesburg, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Galesburg, 1968 Print
    1966 Galesburg
    1968 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1960s, the agricultural communities of Traill County were defined by the Great Northern rail line and the winding Elm River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layout of Clifford and Galesburg, or locate family sites near Clifford Cem and Elm River Cem.
  13. 1966 Map of Hope SE, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Hope SE, 1968 Print
    1966 Hope SE
    1968 Print · USGS
    Steele County's agricultural grid and prairie wetlands are documented here in the mid-1960s. Genealogists and local historians can trace property locations within Hugo and Broadlawn or locate landmarks like Fullers Lake and the Gravel Pit.
  16. 1967 Map of Finley NE, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Finley NE, 1969 Print
    1967 Finley NE
    1969 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Grand Forks and Steele counties is documented here in the mid-1960s, showing a settled landscape of townships and family farms. Genealogists and local researchers can locate community centers like West Union Ch, Hoff Ch, and the Silent Hill Cem.
  19. 1967 Map of Blabon, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Blabon, 1969 Print
    1967 Blabon
    1969 Print · USGS
    Steel County farmland and the Great Northern rail corridor are captured here during the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can locate the St Petri Ch and St Petri Cem, as well as the small communities of Blabon and Pickert.
  22. 1967 Map of Ayr NW, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Ayr NW, 1969 Print
    1967 Ayr NW
    1969 Print · USGS
    North Dakota's agricultural heartland is documented here in the late sixties at the intersection of Cass, Traill, and Steele Counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Great Northern rail line and identify family lands near Galesburg or the Conrad Landing Strip.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1967 Map of Page, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Page, 1969 Print
    1967 Page
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Page area and the Great Northern rail corridor are captured here during the late sixties. Researchers can trace the rural infrastructure of Cass County, from the Page Cem to local landmarks like the Water Tank and Nolan siding.
  28. 1967 Map of Finley, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Finley, 1969 Print
    1967 Finley
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Steele County prairie in the late sixties reveals a landscape of railroad-dependent commerce and scattered homesteads. Genealogists can trace family roots through several rural burial grounds like Ebenezer Cem and Gilbertson Cem, or locate landmarks like Ostervold Ch.
  31. 1967 Map of Luverne, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Luverne, 1969 Print
    1967 Luverne
    1969 Print · USGS
    Luverne and the prairie wetlands of Steele and Griggs counties are captured here in the late sixties, just as the Sheyenne River valley was being reshaped. Researchers can trace the Great Northern rail line and locate rural landmarks like Lund Ch and the Pederson Cem.
  34. 1967 Map of Sharon, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Sharon, 1969 Print
    1967 Sharon
    1969 Print · USGS
    Steel County and Griggs County were defined by prairie rail towns and winding rivers during the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Great Northern rail corridor through Sharon and locate family plots at Trinity Cem or Sharon Cem.
  37. 1967 Map of Pillsbury, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Pillsbury, 1969 Print
    1967 Pillsbury
    1969 Print · USGS
    The eastern North Dakota prairie comes into focus during the late sixties as agricultural patterns and rail transport define the landscape. Genealogists can locate the Minnie Lake Cem and trace the Great Northern railroad as it passes through Pillsbury.
  40. 1967 Map of Aneta, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Aneta, 1969 Print
    1967 Aneta
    1969 Print · USGS
    Aneta and the surrounding prairie townships are captured here in the late 1960s at the meeting point of Nelson, Griggs, and Steele counties. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Silent Hill Cemetery, Norway Church, and the Great Northern rail line.
  43. 1967 Map of Luverne NW, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Luverne NW, 1969 Print
    1967 Luverne NW
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Griggs and Steele County line in the late sixties reveals a quiet prairie landscape shaped by the Sheyenne River. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks such as Sheyenne Valley Ch, Hofva Ch, and the Ness Ch Cem.
  46. 1967 Map of Colgate, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Colgate, 1969 Print
    1967 Colgate
    1969 Print · USGS
    Eastern North Dakota in the late sixties reveals a landscape shaped by the Great Northern railroad and the winding Maple River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the small settlements of Colgate and Walden during a period of steady agricultural industry.
  49. 1967 Map of Sibley, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Sibley, 1969 Print
    1967 Sibley
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Sheyenne River valley and Lake Ashtabula are captured here in the late sixties, showing the intersection of water management and local prairie life. Genealogists and historians can trace the Sibley settlement, the Free Cem, and the path of the Great Northern railroad.
  52. 1967 Map of Luverne SE, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Luverne SE, 1969 Print
    1967 Luverne SE
    1969 Print · USGS
    Steele County's prairie landscape is captured in the late sixties as the Missouri River Basin project documented this river-carved terrain. Researchers can trace the Great Northern rail line, the banks of Willow Lake, and local landmarks like the Hope Golf Club.
  55. 1968 Map of Hope NE, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Hope NE, 1970 Print
    1968 Hope NE
    1970 Print · USGS
    Steele County's agricultural heartland is documented in the late sixties as the river systems shaped the rural landscape. Genealogists can trace family farmsteads near Perry Ch, the local Townhall, and along the winding Goose River.
  58. 1968 Map of Galesburg, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Galesburg, 1970 Print
    1968 Galesburg
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Steele and Traill County line comes alive in the late sixties, showing the agricultural rhythm of townships like Roseville and Norman. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade and locate local landmarks such as Trinity Ch and Bruflat Cem.
  61. 1968 Map of Sherbrooke, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Sherbrooke, 1970 Print
    1968 Sherbrooke
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Steele County prairie in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape of organized agriculture and small-town infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Sherbrooke Cem and trace the section lines through Sherbrooke and Easton.
  64. 1968 Map of Galesburg NW, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Galesburg NW, 1970 Print
    1968 Galesburg NW
    1970 Print · USGS
    Traill County's fertile Red River Valley landscape is shown in the late sixties as the river-fed agricultural system matured. Researchers can trace family sites near Portland, locate the Bruflat Cem, and follow the path of the Old Railroad Grade.
  67. 1968 Map of Hope, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Hope, 1970 Print
    1968 Hope
    1970 Print · USGS
    The town of Hope is captured in the late sixties as a thriving prairie rail stop at the junction of three townships. Genealogists and local historians can trace the GREAT NORTHERN railroad, locate the Hope Cem, and map old Gravel Pit operations.
  70. 1970 Map of Northwood SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Northwood SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Northwood SE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Steele County's rural townships were characterized by sprawling grain farms and quiet community centers in the 1970s. Researchers can pinpoint early landmarks like Little Forks Ch, the Townhall, and family burial sites including Stevens Memorial Cem.
  73. 1970 Map of Hatton, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Hatton, 1972 Print
    1970 Hatton
    1972 Print · USGS
    Hatton and the surrounding prairie townships are captured here in the early 1970s at the intersection of Traill, Grand Forks, and Steele counties. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Johns Cem, Zoar Cem, and the rural Washington Prairie Ch.
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