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1928 Map of Minot

Name: 1928 Topographic Map of Minot
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1928
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1928

About this map

Minot sits at the northern edge of this 1920s survey, showing a bustling rail hub where the Great Northern railroad tracks parallel the winding path of the Souris River. This period of growth is evident in the detailed street grid of the city, adjacent to the local Fair Grounds and a large Cem on the eastern outskirts. The map captures the transition from the concentrated urban center of Ward County to the sprawling agricultural townships of Harrison, Nedrose, and Burlington.

Beyond the city, the landscape is defined by the sharp relief of coulees like Gassman Coulee and Larson Coulee, which cut through the high plains toward the river valley. Scattered throughout the rural sections are numerous schoolhouses, such as School No 2 and School No 1, alongside small settlements like Drady and Stringtown. The southwest corner features the prominent Twin Buttes and the shoreline of Rice Lake, illustrating the varied topography of this prairie region.