1953 Map of Fargo

About this map

The Red River of the North serves as the central artery for this mid-century landscape, dividing the growing urban hubs of Fargo and Moorhead while defining the border between North Dakota and Minnesota. This survey highlights a region dominated by the intersection of major rail corridors, including the Northern Pacific and Great Northern lines, which supported the agricultural economies of towns like Casselton, Valley City, and Wahpeton.