1973 Map of Fergus Falls

About this map

The city of Fergus Falls serves as the focal point of this mid-1970s survey, illustrating a landscape defined by the winding course of the Otter Tail River and the industrial presence of the Burlington Northern railroad. The map documents significant local institutions including the sprawling campus of the Fergus Falls State Hospital and the nearby Fergus Falls State Jr College. The terrain is characterized by a dense distribution of water bodies and wetlands, from the large Dayton Hollow Reservoir in the southwest to smaller lakes like Lake Alice and Hoot Lake. Genealogists will find numerous family-history touchpoints, such as Bethlehem Cem and Oak Grove Cem, alongside several neighborhood schools including the McKinley Sch and Lincoln Sch. Leisure and infrastructure are noted through features like the Drive-in Theater, a Ski lift, and the Waterworks Aqueduct near Lake Wright.