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1954 Map of Minot

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Minot
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Souris River meanders through this North Dakota landscape, anchoring a region of prairie agriculture and strategic infrastructure during the Cold War. The city of Minot serves as the central hub, supported by the sprawling Minot AFB to its north and a network of Burlington Northern and Soo Line railroad tracks. These lines connect smaller rail-side settlements such as Genoa Siding, Sherwood, and Westhope, reflecting the mid-century grain-shipping economy.

Along the Canadian border, the Turtle Mountains rise above the surrounding plains, providing a distinct terrain home to Lake Metigoshe State Park and the International Peace Garden. Extensive conservation areas, including the J Clark Salyer NWR and Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge, dominate the river corridors. The map also captures numerous coulees, such as Kemp Coulee and Hay Coulee, which define the local drainage patterns and topography.