1897 Map of Fargo

About this map

The Red River creates a meandering border between North Dakota and Minnesota, anchoring a region defined by its vital late-19th-century rail infrastructure. Fargo and Moorhead stand as the primary hubs where the Northern Pacific R. R. and Great Northern R. R. converge, facilitating the expansion of agricultural settlements across the flat river basin. Smaller stops like Kurtz (Elmer Sta.) and Wild Rice highlight the importance of the rail lines in establishing local communities and commerce.