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1959 Map of Fargo North

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Fargo North
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 winds through this 1959 survey, marking the state boundary between Fargo, North Dakota, and Moorhead, Minnesota. This period captures the region as a significant educational and medical hub, anchored by the North Dakota Agriculture College and institutions like Sacred Heart Academy and St Lukes Hospital. The intricate oxbows of the river define the local geography, creating natural pockets for community spaces such as Oak Grove Park and Island Park.

Beyond the urban centers, the landscape transitions into the surveyed townships of Reed, Harwood, and Kragnes. Transportation and infrastructure are prominent, with the Burlington Northern railroad corridors and Hector Field facilitating movement across the Red River Valley. Local history is preserved in numerous neighborhood landmarks, including McKinley Sch and several pioneer-era burial grounds like Fridhem Cem.