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1970s Maps of Ward County, North Dakota

Explore 10 historic maps of Ward County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Ward County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, 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 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Ward County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Ward County, ND maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Surrey
    1971 Map of Surrey
    1971 Surrey
    1971 Print · USGS
    Surrey and the surrounding Ward County prairie are captured here during the early 1970s, showcasing the area's vital rail and river networks. Genealogists and local historians can locate early rural landmarks like School No 1, Logan, and the banks of the Souris River.
  4. 1974 Map of Benedict SE, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Benedict SE, 1975 Print
    1974 Benedict SE
    1975 Print · USGS
    McLean County is captured in the mid-1970s through this aerial-survey orthophotomap, documenting the agricultural grain of the North Dakota prairie. Local researchers and genealogists can trace property boundaries and farmstead locations surrounding the village of Benedict.
  7. 1974 Map of Benedict NW, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Benedict NW, 1975 Print
    1974 Benedict NW
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Ward County, including United States, North Dakota, and other nearby areas
  10. 1974 Map of Kongsberg SW, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Kongsberg SW, 1975 Print
    1974 Kongsberg SW
    1975 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1970s, this McLean County landscape shows the stark reality of prairie farming and rail-side life. Genealogists and historians can trace the precise layout of Ruso and the surrounding agricultural tracts that defined this region of North Dakota.
  13. 1974 Map of Kongsberg NW, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Kongsberg NW, 1975 Print
    1974 Kongsberg NW
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Ward County, including McHenry County, United States, and other nearby areas
  16. 1974 Map of Benedict NE, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Benedict NE, 1975 Print
    1974 Benedict NE
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Ward County, including United States, North Dakota, and other nearby areas
  19. 1974 Map of Benedict SW, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Benedict SW, 1975 Print
    1974 Benedict SW
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Ward County, including McLean County, United States, and other nearby areas
  22. 1979 Map of Burlington NE, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Burlington NE, 1980 Print
    1979 Burlington NE
    1980 Print · USGS
    Upper North Dakota prairie life and military expansion meet in this late-seventies survey of the area north of Minot. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of Minot Air Force Base alongside rural landmarks like Lynch Ch and Copeland School No 1.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1979 Map of Drake, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Drake, 1980 Print
    1979 Drake
    1980 Print · USGS
    Central North Dakota in the late seventies reveals a landscape of prairie potholes and developing water infrastructure. Trace the rail-fed growth of Drake and Anamoose or locate rural landmarks like the McClusky Canal and Lincoln Valley.
  28. 1979 Map of Sawyer NE, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Sawyer NE, 1980 Print
    1979 Sawyer NE
    1980 Print · USGS
    Ward and McHenry counties meet in this late-seventies survey of the North Dakota prairie. Genealogists and local historians can trace the precise locations of rural landmarks like Grassland School No 1, Grassland School No 2, and the Burlington Northern rail line.
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