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1966 Map of Minot

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Minot
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Souris River carves a winding path through the heart of Minot, anchoring a landscape defined by rapid mid-century civic expansion and established rail corridors. This 1966 revision shows the city’s dense core and institutional footprint, including the Minot State College campus and medical facilities like Trinity Hospital and St Josephs Hospital. The transportation network is dominated by the Great Northern and Soo Line railroads, which parallel the river valley and shaped the early industrial growth of the region.

Beyond the urban center, the terrain transitions into the coulee-broken uplands of Harrison and Sundre townships. The map documents numerous local landmarks of the era, from the Agriculture Experimental Station to the Drive-in Theater south of town. Notable for genealogists are the detailed locations of Rosehill Cem and Hebrew Cem, alongside a significant number of neighborhood schools such as Little Flower Sch and Bel Air Sch, reflecting the community's mid-century suburban reach.