Join Free
1897 Map of Tower
Loading...
Loading map...

1897 Map of Tower

USGS Topo · Published 1897

About this map

The Sheyenne River carves a deep, winding valley through the western edge of this territory, contrasting sharply with the expansive glacial plains to the east. In the late 1890s, this region of eastern North Dakota was defined by the rapid expansion of the grain-hauling rail lines. The Northern Pacific Main Line bisects the northern half of the map, anchoring established towns like Valley City and Buffalo. Further south, the Minneapolis St. Paul Sault Ste Marie R. R. cuts diagonally through Binghamton toward the settlement of Fingal. This survey captures the systematic township organization and the early development of agricultural shipping hubs such as Enderlin and Lucca. The presence of Ft. Ransom in the southwest corner marks a point of long-standing regional significance along the river bluffs, while numerous smaller post offices and rail stops like Lanona and Cuba reflect the high density of rural settlement during this homesteading era.

Find a feature on this map

54 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.

Map Details

Date Portrayed1897
Date Published1897
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.2 x 20 inches

Editions of this 1897 Tower Map

Historical Maps of Valley City Through Time

116 maps found

Featured Locations

Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain