1966 Map of Minot

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The Souris River carves a serpentine path through Minot, serving as the central geographic feature of this 1966 survey. The city's mid-century footprint is defined by a dense concentration of medical and educational institutions, including the campus of Minot State College and several prominent medical centers like John Moses Memorial Hospital, Trinity Hospital, and St Josephs Hospital. The map reveals the expansion of residential and commercial zones, with numerous schools such as Bishop Ryan High Sch and Sunnyside Sch serving established neighborhoods. Beyond the urban core, the landscape transitions into the agricultural and drainage patterns of the northern plains, marked by landmarks such as the Agriculture Experimental Station and the various coulees—including First Larson Coulee and Second Larson Coulee—which drain the surrounding townships of Harrison, Nedrose, Afton, and Sundre.