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1962 Map of Mandan

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Mandan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Mandan's industrial and educational infrastructure is clearly defined in this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape shaped by its position at the confluence of the Heart River and the Missouri River. The rail presence of the Northern Pacific anchors the town's development, while the northern edge is dominated by a substantial Tank Farm and Oil Refinery near Rock Haven. These facilities, coupled with the nearby Mandan Municipal Airport, emphasize the importance of the region as a transportation and energy hub.

Institutional life is prominent throughout the quadrangle, from the State Training Sch and Experimental Sta on the western outskirts to the local neighborhood schools like St Joseph Sch and Lewis and Clark Sch. Outside the urban center, the terrain transitions into the wide expanse of Custer Flats, where the river's winding path is traced by features like Dead Heart Slough. The map documents the city's growth during a period of modernization, including the emergence of the small settlement at Sunny and the sprawling Rodeo Grounds.