1962 Map of Gwinner

About this map

Gwinner serves as the primary hub of this eastern North Dakota prairie landscape during the early 1960s, defined by the steady presence of the Northern Pacific railroad. The town's connection to regional aviation is marked by the Melroe Landing Field to the south, while its local infrastructure is documented through features like the Sewage Disposal Pond and active Gravel Pits. The surrounding terrain of Sargent County is characterized by the prominent rises of Whitestone Hill and Bowen, which overlook a complex network of small wetlands and depressions typical of the region's glacial topography. Genealogists will find the Gwinner Cem clearly plotted southeast of the main town site, providing a specific geographic point for local family histories during this era of mid-century agricultural and industrial growth.