1928 Map of Minot

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The Souris River meanders through the heart of the northern plains in this 1920s survey, anchoring the growing city of Minot. The urban landscape is defined by the heavy presence of the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie and Great Northern railroads, which converge near the Fair Grounds. Beyond the city limits, the terrain transitions into a grid of rural townships including Harrison and Burlington, where the prairie is etched by drainage features like First Larson Coulee and Second Larson Coulee. The map provides a remarkable view of the region's educational and social network before mid-century consolidation, marking numerous rural schoolhouses such as School No 1 and School No 2 scattered across the township sections. Small rail stops and local hubs like Ralston, Drady, and Stringtown appear alongside natural landmarks like Twin Buttes and Rice Lake.