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1964 Map of Wahpeton

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Wahpeton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The confluence of the Bois de Sioux River and the Otter Tail River forms the Red River of the North, a central landscape feature that defines the twin cities of Wahpeton, North Dakota, and Breckenridge, Minnesota. This mid-1960s survey documents a sophisticated regional hub, showing the State School of Science and the Wahpeton Indian Sch alongside institutional landmarks like the Home for the Aged. The intricate riverbanks are lined with recreation and industry, from the Bois de Sioux Country Club and Welles Park to numerous Gravel Pits and Sewage Disposal Ponds.

Railroad connectivity is exceptionally detailed, featuring the Great Northern, Northern Pacific, and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific lines crisscrossing the Red River valley. The grid of Wahpeton is clearly delineated, including the Courthouse and the Wahpeton Municipal Airport, while the surrounding townships like Connelly and Dwight show the organized agricultural layout typical of the Red River plains during this era.