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1950s Maps of Fargo, North Dakota

Explore 7 historic maps of Fargo from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Fargo's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Fargo's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Fargo, ND maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Fargo, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Fargo, 1965 Print
    1953 Fargo
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley in the mid-fifties was a bustling rail and agricultural corridor during a period of steady prairie growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail networks of the Great Northern and Soo Line connecting local hubs like Casselton and Wahpeton.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1956 Map of Fargo
    1956 Map of Fargo
    1956 Fargo
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley's agricultural heartland is documented here in the mid-fifties as the rail-and-road network expanded across the plains. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous small railroad towns and local landmarks like Casselton, Sheyenne Valley Church, and Sisseton Indian Res.
  7. 1959 Map of Fargo North, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Fargo North, 1960 Print
    1959 Fargo North
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Red River valley in the late fifties shows the post-war expansion of Fargo and Moorhead along their shared river border. Genealogists can locate family sites near Riverside Cem or trace the early campus of the North Dakota Agriculture College.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1959 Map of South West Fargo, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of South West Fargo, 1960 Print
    1959 South West Fargo
    1960 Print · USGS
    Cass County agriculture and the serpentine Sheyenne River define this area just before the interstate era transformed the outskirts of Fargo. Genealogists can locate St Johns Ch and rural burials at Horace Cem and Brink Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1959 Map of Fargo South, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Fargo South, 1960 Print
    1959 Fargo South
    1960 Print · USGS
    Fargo and Moorhead appear at a pivotal moment of mid-century growth as the Red River of the North defines the state line. Genealogists and local historians can locate early institutions like Concordia College, Sacred Heart Convent, and Riverside Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1959 Map of Hickson, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Hickson, 1960 Print
    1959 Hickson
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley's rich agricultural borderlands are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the intricate meanders of the Red River of the North. Genealogists can locate rural landmarks like St Benedict, Hickson, and the North Pleasant Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1959 Map of West Fargo, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of West Fargo, 1960 Print
    1959 West Fargo
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley's agricultural and rail heartland is captured during a period of growth near West Fargo and South West Fargo. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Maple-Sheyenne Ch and the Oak Wood Cem.
    3 unique versions available
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