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1961 Map of Valley City East

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Valley City East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Sheyenne River winds through the western edge of this landscape, defining the character of Valley City as it stood in the early 1960s. This survey records the intersection of heavy rail and emerging highway infrastructure, featuring the Northern Pacific and Soo Line railroads alongside the newly established East Valley City Interchange and Peak Interchange. The transition from the river valley to the surrounding uplands of Getchell and Noltimier is marked by numerous community landmarks.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by a high density of rural cemeteries and religious sites, including Hillside Cem, St Catherines Cem, and Salem Ch. The map detail extends to the industrial and civic outskirts, noting several Gravel Pits and the local Hospital. To the south, the terrain shifts into the open Marsh and Cuba areas, illustrating the agricultural and hydrological layout of Barnes County before modern expansion further altered the eastern approaches to the city.