1985 Map of Fargo

Evidence of the region's historical reliance on rail remains prominent, with the Burlington Northern RR and Soo Line RR intersecting at key points such as Manitoba Junction and Winnipeg Junction. To the east, the topography shifts dramatically toward the glacial lakes of Minnesota, featuring large bodies like Big Cormorant Lake and Pelican Lake. Numerous conservation areas, including the Bluestem Prairie State Natural Area, preserve the native landscape between expanding settlements like Dilworth and Barnesville.