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1953 Map of Fargo

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Fargo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Red River of the North defines the border between North Dakota and Minnesota, anchoring the twin cities of Fargo and Moorhead. This mid-century landscape is dominated by a grid of agricultural settlements and a robust transportation network. Major rail lines including the Northern Pacific RR, Great Northern RR, and the Soo Line RR converge on the region's urban centers, facilitating the flow of grain from surrounding prairie towns like Casselton, Kindred, and Enderlin.

Conservation and educational landmarks are prominent across the Red River Valley, from North Dakota State University in the north to the Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge and Storm Lake National Wildlife Refuge in the southern reaches of the quadrangle. Beyond the cities, the map reveals localized sites such as St. Benedict Church and the Riverside Cemetery, alongside the expansive Sisseton Indian Reservation and White Earth Indian Reservation, reflecting the complex social and administrative layering of the plains during this era.