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1894 Map of La Moure

Name: 1894 Topographic Map of La Moure
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1894
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1894

About this map

The James River snakes southward through the center of this 1893 survey, serving as the primary corridor for early settlement and infrastructure in southeastern North Dakota. At the junction of two critical rail lines sits the town of Lamoure, where the Northern Pacific RR Fargo and Southwestern Br meets the Northern Pacific RR James River Valley Br. This transportation hub reflects the rapid agricultural expansion of the late nineteenth century, as the iron horse connected prairie outposts like Berlin and Grand Rapids to larger regional markets.

The map reveals a landscape transitioning from open prairie into surveyed townships, including Grand View, Henrietta, and Lakeview. To the east, the Twin Lakes provide a distinct contrast to the deeply incised valleys of Cottonwood Creek. The presence of the LaMoure Co. Dickey Co. Boundary Line at the southern edge highlights the political organization of the territory just five years after North Dakota achieved statehood.