1955 Map of Rugby

About this map

Rugby serves as the focal point of this Pierce County survey, famously designated as the Geographical Center of North America Monument. The town's grid is defined by its proximity to the Great Northern railway, which cuts horizontally across the northern landscape. Local life in the mid-1950s is evidenced by several educational landmarks including Lincoln Sch No 1, School No 1, and the central High Sch. Beyond the residential streets, the terrain is dotted with small prairie potholes and larger bodies of water such as Gunderson Lake. The map details the transition from the structured town life of Rugby to the rural expanses of Turgerson and Meyer townships. Religious and community markers like Little Flower Cem and the mid-century Drive-in Theater reflect the social fabric of this North Dakota prairie hub during its post-war development.