1907 Map of Bismarck

About this map

Bismarck stands as a developing state capital in the early twentieth century, anchored by the Capitol building and the nearby State Penitentiary. The city is a critical junction for the Northern Pacific railroad, which crosses the Missouri River into Mandan. This 1905 survey, published just before statehood’s second decade, reveals a landscape defined by military and transport history. To the south, the map details the grounds of Fort Lincoln and the site of Fort Rice, while the Fort Yates Stage Road provides a glimpse into the overland transit networks of the era. The rural hinterlands are dotted with community landmarks like Glencoe Church and Boyd School, while the river's dynamic channel is marked by Sibley Island and the meandering Little Heart River.