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1934 Map of Grand Forks

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of Grand Forks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1934
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1934

About this map

The Red River of the North carves a winding path through this 1930s landscape, serving as the border between Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. The city layout reveals a community centered on education and industry, with the sprawling campus of the University of North Dakota and Wesley College established on the western edge near English Coulee. To the north, the massive State Elevator and Mill stands near the State Fairgrounds, signaling the region's agricultural importance.

Transportation networks define the era, with the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads intersecting in the heart of the city. Beyond the urban grid, rural life is marked by local landmarks like Schumeier Switch and one-room schoolhouses such as Falconer Sch and Sunny Side Sch No 2. A dedicated Landing Field west of town highlights the early aviation infrastructure emerging in the Red River Valley.