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Old Maps of Portland, North Dakota

Explore 29 old maps of Portland, spanning from 1952 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Portland, 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. 1967 Map of Mayville South, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Mayville South, 1969 Print
    1967 Mayville South
    1969 Print · USGS
    Traill County settlements and the winding Goose River are captured here in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Great Northern rail line, locate a town Cem, and study the extensive irrigation network of Murray Drain No 17.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 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.
  16. 1970 Map of Mayville North, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Mayville North, 1972 Print
    1970 Mayville North
    1972 Print · USGS
    Traill County agriculture and rail transit are captured here in the early seventies as the local economy centered on the river forks. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern line through Portland Junction or locate family roots at Holmes Cem and Morgan Cem.
  19. 1970 Map of Hatton SW, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Hatton SW, 1972 Print
    1970 Hatton SW
    1972 Print · USGS
    Portland and the surrounding townships were captured in the early 1970s at the confluence of the Goose River branches. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Burlington Northern railroad or locate family sites near Aurdal Cem and River Park.
  22. 1985 Map of Grand Forks
    1985 Map of Grand Forks
    1985 Grand Forks
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley in the mid-1980s was a landscape of deep-rooted agriculture and rising military significance. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail-tied development of towns like Larimore and Northwood alongside major landmarks like Grand Forks Air Force Base and Turtle River State Park.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1985 Map of Hillsboro
    1985 Map of Hillsboro
    1985 Hillsboro
    1985 Print · USGS
    Eastern North Dakota’s expansive farming country is mapped here in the mid-1980s, showing the vital link between rail lines and prairie towns. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Mayville, Sherbrooke, and the Mayville Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 2011 Map of Mayville South, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Mayville South, 2011 Print
    2011 Mayville South
    2011 Print · USGS
    Mayville and Portland are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring relationship between these prairie towns and the Goose River. Researchers can trace the path of Mayville Drain Number 19 or locate the site of the Mayville Dam.
  31. 2011 Map of Hatton SW, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Hatton SW, 2011 Print
    2011 Hatton SW
    2011 Print · USGS
    The agricultural plains near Portland are shown in detail during the early 21st century, where the landscape is carved by the complex forks of the Goose River. Genealogists can locate established burial sites like Aurdal Cemetery and Bruflat Cemetery amidst the rural grid.
  34. 2011 Map of Mayville North, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Mayville North, 2011 Print
    2011 Mayville North
    2011 Print · USGS
    Traill County’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the historic twin communities along the Goose River. Researchers can pinpoint family history at Holmes Cemetery or trace the early township grid from Portland Junction to the local Portland Dam.
  37. 2011 Map of Galesburg NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Galesburg NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Galesburg NW
    2011 Print · USGS
    Traill County agriculture and small-town North Dakota life are captured here at the start of the 2010s. Researchers can trace family ties at the Bruflat Cemetery or follow the winding South Branch Goose River near Roseville.
  40. 2014 Map of Mayville North, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Mayville North, 2014 Print
    2014 Mayville North
    2014 Print · USGS
    Traill County agricultural life and the university campus of Mayville are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace family sites at Holmes Cem and Morgan Cem or locate the specialized aviation hubs of Haugen Farm Airstrip.
  43. 2014 Map of Hatton SW, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Hatton SW, 2014 Print
    2014 Hatton SW
    2014 Print · USGS
    Traill County and the outskirts of Portland are shown in the mid-2010s, centered on the complex forks of the Goose River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape near Aurdal Cem and the Steele Co Traill Co boundary.
  46. 2014 Map of Mayville South, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Mayville South, 2014 Print
    2014 Mayville South
    2014 Print · USGS
    In the Red River Valley during the early 2010s, this area shows the close relationship between the Goose River and its settlements. Researchers can trace street layouts in Mayville and Portland or locate the rural siding at Murray.
  49. 2014 Map of Galesburg NW, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Galesburg NW, 2014 Print
    2014 Galesburg NW
    2014 Print · USGS
    Traill and Steele counties appear here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by organized agriculture and prairie watercourses. Genealogists and local historians can locate Portland, the Bruflat Cem, and the rural community of Roseville.
  52. 2017 Map of Mayville South, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Mayville South, 2017 Print
    2017 Mayville South
    2017 Print · USGS
    Traill County in the late 2010s shows a landscape of precise agricultural sections and steady water management. Researchers can trace the path of the Goose River near Mayville or locate the rural junction at Murray along Co Hwy 11.
  55. 2018 Map of Hatton SW, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Hatton SW, 2018 Print
    2018 Hatton SW
    2018 Print · USGS
    The agricultural plains near the Steele and Traill county line are shown here in the late twenty-teens. Local researchers can locate the Aurdal Cem and trace the many winding forks of the Goose River as it flows toward Portland.
  58. 2018 Map of Galesburg NW, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Galesburg NW, 2018 Print
    2018 Galesburg NW
    2018 Print · USGS
    Portland and the surrounding Red River Valley farmland are documented here in the late twenty-tens. Researchers can trace the Steele Co Traill Co line or locate local landmarks like Bruflat Cem and the small settlement of Roseville.
  61. 2018 Map of Mayville North, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Mayville North, 2018 Print
    2018 Mayville North
    2018 Print · USGS
    The agricultural plains of Traill County come into focus in the late 2010s as the N Br Goose River meanders toward the Red River Valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace the areas surrounding Mayville State Univ, Holmes Cem, and Portland Junction.
  64. 2020 Map of Hatton SW, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Hatton SW, 2020 Print
    2020 Hatton SW
    2020 Print · USGS
    The fertile plains at the Traill and Steele County line are captured here in the 2020s, dominated by the winding forks of the Goose River. Researchers can locate the Aurdal Cem and trace the rural road network connecting Portland to the surrounding townships.
  67. 2020 Map of Mayville North, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Mayville North, 2020 Print
    2020 Mayville North
    2020 Print · USGS
    Traill County’s agricultural heartland is detailed here in the contemporary era, showing the close relationship between the prairie and the Goose River. Genealogists can locate Holmes Cem and Morgan Cem or trace the campus of Mayville State University.
  70. 2020 Map of Galesburg NW, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Galesburg NW, 2020 Print
    2020 Galesburg NW
    2020 Print · USGS
    Traill County agricultural lands are captured here in the late twentieth century near the Steele County line. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Trinity Lutheran Church Cem or trace the watercourses of the S Br Goose River and Roseville Drain Number 19.
  73. 2020 Map of Mayville South, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Mayville South, 2020 Print
    2020 Mayville South
    2020 Print · USGS
    Traill County agricultural lands and the southern outskirts of Mayville are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the path of the Goose River or locate local landmarks like Murray and the Mayville Municipal Airport.
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