1949 Map of Grace City

About this map

Grace City sits at a strategic bend where the Great Northern railroad crosses the James River, serving as a central hub for the surrounding townships of Columbia and Larrabee. This 1940s landscape is defined by the transition from the high ground of the Melby Hills to the water-rich depressions of the prairie, including Rusten Slough, Blue Cloud Lake, and Juanita Lake. The placement of the Grace City Cem and the Lutheran Cem near the town center provides clear points of interest for genealogists tracing early families in Foster and Eddy counties. Industrial activity is represented by a Gravel Pit along the riverbanks, reflecting the local extraction needs of the mid-century period. The map illustrates a settled agricultural grid, where the rail line and river systems dictate the placement of community infrastructure and homestead access.