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1962 Map of Bismarck

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Bismarck
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Missouri River serves as the central artery and dividing line between Mandan and the expanding state capital of Bismarck during this mid-century period. The landscape is deeply tied to North Dakota's early frontier history, evidenced by the extensive Fort Lincoln State Park and the adjacent Fort Lincoln Military Reservation. These sites, along with the Fort McKeen Historic Site and ancient Indian Mounds, reflect a complex layering of indigenous and military heritage at the confluence with the Heart River.

Infrastructure is well-developed, with the Northern Pacific and Soo Line railroads supporting regional commerce. The eastern banks are particularly dense with civic life, featuring numerous parochial and public institutions like Cathedral Sch and Bismarck Jr College. Industrial and public works include a State Prison Farm, several gravel pits, and the Bismarck Airport, illustrating the city's role as a regional hub for transportation and administration.