1960 Map of Grafton

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The Grafton city center serves as a dense municipal hub on this Walsh County survey, where the confluence of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads dictates the local economy and layout. Significant institutional landmarks dominate the western and central parts of town, including the sprawling grounds of the State Sch, as well as Deaconess Hospital and St Joseph Hospital. The Park River meanders through the landscape, fed by its North Branch, Middle Branch, and South Branch, providing a green corridor that includes Leistikow Memorial Park. Beyond the city limits, the land transitions into the geometric precision of the Farmington, Martin, and Oakwood townships. This 1960s view documents a well-established prairie community, from its civic infrastructure like the Chase Sch and Central Sch to the Radio Tower (KGPC) standing in the open fields to the southwest.