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1984 Map of Crosby

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Crosby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Crosby serves as a vital hub in the northwestern corner of North Dakota, positioned near the international border with Canada. This 1980s landscape is defined by its vast network of prairie potholes and wetlands, including the National Wildlife Refuge and Blue Ridge State Wildlife Management Area. The region's transport history is visible through the Soo Line railroad and the Old Bounty Railroad Grade, which once connected smaller agricultural settlements like Noonan, Ambrose, and Fortuna.

A notable military presence is anchored at the Fortuna Air Force Station in the northwest, while the southeastern sections reveal the local industrial landscape with the Fulyag Mine and various gravel pits. The terrain, divided into named regions such as Blooming Prairie and Fertile Valley, is dotted with numerous water bodies like Cottonwood Lake and Goose Lake, reflecting the glaciated topography of the Missouri Plateau.