Old Maps of Williston, North Dakota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Williston. 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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Williston, ND maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 1959 Map of Williston West, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Williston West, 1960 Print
    1959 Williston West
    1960 Print · USGS
    Williston was expanding into a regional hub during the late fifties, poised between the Missouri River and the high plains. Genealogists and local historians can trace school sites like Tandy Y-Sch, the grounds of Riverview Cemetery, and early aviation at Sloulin Field.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1959 Map of Williston East, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Williston East, 1960 Print
    1959 Williston East
    1960 Print · USGS
    Williston and the Missouri River valley appear at a moment of transition in the late fifties as the Garrison Lake reservoir begins to fill. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous rural schoolhouses like Palmer Sch and Stony Creek Sch or trace the development of Williston near the Wright Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  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 Williston West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Williston West, 2011 Print
    2011 Williston West
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Williston, including Williams County, United States, and other nearby areas

  7. 2011 Map of Williston East, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Williston East, 2011 Print
    2011 Williston East
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Williston, including Avoca, Williams County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2014 Map of Williston East, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Williston East, 2014 Print
    2014 Williston East
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Williston, including Avoca, Williams County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2014 Map of Williston West, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Williston West, 2014 Print
    2014 Williston West
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Williston, including Williams County, United States, and other nearby areas

  10. 2017 Map of Williston East, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Williston East, 2017 Print
    2017 Williston East
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Williston, including Avoca, Williams County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2017 Map of Williston West, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Williston West, 2017 Print
    2017 Williston West
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Williston, including Williams County, United States, and other nearby areas

  12. 2020 Map of Williston East, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Williston East, 2020 Print
    2020 Williston East
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Williston, including Avoca, Williams County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2020 Map of Williston West, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Williston West, 2020 Print
    2020 Williston West
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Williston, including Williams County, United States, and other nearby areas

  14. 2024 Map of Williston East, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Williston East, 2024 Print
    2024 Williston East
    2024 Print · USGS
    Williston expanded into the Missouri River breaks by the early 2020s, as urban development met the winding Little Muddy River. Genealogists and local historians can locate Hillside Memory Gardens, the Williston State College campus, and the Williams County Courthouse.

  15. 2024 Map of Williston West, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Williston West, 2024 Print
    2024 Williston West
    2024 Print · USGS
    Williston and its western outskirts are captured here during a period of modern expansion in Williams County. Genealogists and local researchers can locate burials at Riverview Cem and Saint Joseph Cem or trace the drainage of Sand Creek.

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