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1954 Map of Minot

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Minot
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Souris River carves a dramatic loop through the North Dakota plains, anchoring a landscape defined by significant wildlife conservation and the international border. In the north, the Turtle Mountains rise above the surrounding prairie, hosting Lake Metigoshe State Park and the International Peace Garden on the boundary between the United States and Canada. The region is a critical corridor for migratory birds, protected within the Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge, the Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge at Lake Darling, and the expansive J Clark Salyer NWR.

Infrastructure for the Cold War era and the rail economy is prominent, with the sprawling Minot AFB and numerous Burlington Northern railroad sidings like Truro Siding and Genoa Siding dotting the map. A complex network of coulees, including Spring Coulee and Gassman Coulee, drains the terrain toward the river, while smaller settlements such as Mohall, Bottineau, and Dunseith serve as agricultural hubs connected by the rail lines.