1952 Map of Grand Forks

About this map

The Red River of the North serves as the central artery for this mid-century portrait of the fertile Red River Valley, marking the border between North Dakota and Minnesota. The agricultural landscape is meticulously organized by the township and range system, punctuated by small grain-elevator towns like Grandin, Argusville, and Felton. Infrastructure of the Cold War era is evident at the Grand Forks AFB, while regional conservation is highlighted by the Kellys Slough National Wildlife Refuge and the Red River Game Refuge (State). Social life of the period is anchored by rural institutions such as the Pleasant View Church and Immanuel Lutheran Church. The eastern portion of the map transitions into the wooded boundaries of the White Earth Indian Reservation, showing a distinct shift in land use from the intensive cultivation of the valley floor.