1940s Maps of Minot, North Dakota
Explore 6 historic maps of Minot 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 Minot'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 Minot's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.
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(6)- 1948 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
1948 Burlington1968 Print · USGSWard County's river valleys and prairie townships are captured here at the close of the 1940s as the regional irrigation and rail networks matured. Genealogists can locate specific rural landmarks including Graham Sch, North Prairie Ch, and the many numbered schools of Eureka and Tatman. - 1948 Map of Surrey, 1981 Print
1948 Surrey1981 Print · USGSWard County's prairie landscape is captured here in the mid-twentieth century as the rail lines and river valleys defined local life. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like Bell Sch No 3, the Town Hall in Surrey, and trace the path of the Soo Line. - 1949 Map of Burlington SE
1949 Burlington SE1949 Print · USGSThe northern outskirts of Minot and the Ruthville area are shown here in the late 1940s, a time of rural schoolhouses and established prairie farmsteads. Researchers can locate community centers like North Prairie Ch and local landmarks such as Port O' Minot Airport and Livingston Lake. - 1949 Map of Surrey
1949 Surrey1949 Print · USGSSurrey and the surrounding Ward County prairies are shown here just after the war, as the Souris River valley supported a network of small schools. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of Bell Sch No 2, Town Hall, and the Great Northern rail lines. - 1949 Map of Minot
1949 Minot1949 Print · USGSMinot serves as a vital rail and educational center in the late 1940s, situated along the winding loops of the Souris River. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Minot State Teachers College, Rosehill Cemetery, and rural landmarks like Bell Sch No 4. - 1949 Map of Sawyer, 1959 Print
1949 Sawyer1959 Print · USGSWard County in the late 1940s was defined by the winding Souris River and a robust network of rural schoolhouses and railroads. Family historians can trace local landmarks like Black Butte, search for ancestors at Sawyer Cem, and locate early community hubs like Bell Sch No 2.
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