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1959 Map of Fargo South

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Fargo South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Red River of the North winds in a tight serpentine path through this late-1950s survey, marking the state boundary between Fargo, North Dakota, and Moorhead, Minnesota. This era reveals a region in transition, where established institutional landmarks like Concordia College and the State Teachers College sit adjacent to new infrastructure, including Interstate 94 and a radio tower under construction. The landscape is densely packed with community staples, from Sacred Heart Convent and St Johns Hospital to numerous neighborhood schools such as Agassiz Sch and Hawthorne Sch.

South of the urban centers, the terrain shifts to more open ground and rural religious sites like Salem Ch. The river's influence is evident in the many riverside burial grounds, including Riverside Cemetery and Evergreen Cem, and the presence of the Wild Rice River as it approaches its confluence. This map provides a clear record of the Red River Valley's mid-century development, bridging the gap between historical town cores and modern suburban expansion.