Old Maps of Ray, North Dakota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Ray. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Ray, ND maps

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  1. 1911 Map of Ray
    1911 Map of Ray
    1911 Ray
    1911 Print · USGS
    Northwest North Dakota at the height of the homesteading era reveals a landscape defined by the iron rails and the wide Missouri. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early rail stops like Wheelock and Epping or locate river landmarks such as Nesson Ferry and Banks.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of Williston, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Williston, 1968 Print
    1953 Williston
    1968 Print · USGS
    The North Dakota high plains meet the waters of Sakakawea Lake in this mid-century survey of the northern borderlands. Trace the rail-and-ranch economy through sites like Anderson Sky Ranch, Sevenmile Corner, and the strip mines near Columbus.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Williston
    1957 Map of Williston
    1957 Williston
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northwestern North Dakota is shown here during the mid-fifties, dominated by the sweeping plains and the Missouri River valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Great Northern railroad through Williston, Tioga, and Ray, or locate early industry like the coal strip mines near Lignite.

  4. 1978 Map of Ray, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Ray, 1979 Print
    1978 Ray
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Williams County prairie in the late seventies is centered on Ray and the Burlington Northern rail line. Researchers can trace local genealogy and land use through landmarks like St Michaels Cem, Wheelock, and McLeod Lake.

  5. 1983 Map of Williston, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Williston, 1984 Print
    1983 Williston
    1984 Print · USGS
    Williston and the Missouri River basin are captured here in the early eighties as the regional landscape transitioned into a modern energy and agricultural hub. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern line through prairie towns like Epping and Wheelock, or explore the riparian geography of Lake Sakakawea.

  6. 2011 Map of Ray, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ray, 2011 Print
    2011 Ray
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray, including Williams County, United States, and other nearby areas

  7. 2014 Map of Ray, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Ray, 2014 Print
    2014 Ray
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray, including Williams County, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 2017 Map of Ray, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Ray, 2017 Print
    2017 Ray
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray, including Williams County, United States, and other nearby areas

  9. 2020 Map of Ray, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Ray, 2020 Print
    2020 Ray
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray, including Williams County, United States, and other nearby areas

  10. 2024 Map of Ray, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Ray, 2024 Print
    2024 Ray
    2024 Print · USGS
    Williams County's high plains are documented here in recent years, showing the structured township grids and rural settlements. Researchers can trace family history through sites like the Soine Family Cem, Sunset Rest Cem, and the community of Wheelock.

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