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1961 Map of Valley City West

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Valley City West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Sheyenne River winds through the heart of this North Dakota landscape, serving as the backdrop for the regional growth of Valley City during the early 1960s. The town is depicted as a bustling hub of education and transport, anchored by the State Teachers College and the intersection of the Northern Pacific and Soo Line railroads. This era marks the transition to modern infrastructure, evidenced by the construction of Interstate 94 and its major interchanges, including the West Valley City Interchange.

Beyond the urban core, the map reveals a mosaic of prairie life and conservation. To the west, the tiny settlement of Berea sits along the rail line, while local landmarks like Heimes Sch and Woodbine Cem offer specific points of interest for genealogists. The presence of the Valley City National Fish Hatchery and the National Wildlife Refuge along Hobart Lake highlights the importance of the river valley's natural resources to the local economy and ecology.