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1964 Map of Wahpeton

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Wahpeton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Wahpeton and Breckenridge sit at the strategic confluence where the Bois de Sioux River and the Otter Tail River merge to form the Red River of the North. This mid-century survey documents a dense institutional landscape in the twin cities, including the State School of Science, the Wahpeton Indian Sch, and several local schools like Richards Sch. The riverbanks are defined by recreation and industry, from the Bois de Sioux Country Club to the local Powerplant.

Beyond the urban core, the landscape transitions into the agricultural townships of Dwight, Connelly, and Nordick. Transportation is a defining feature here, with a complex network of rail lines including the Northern Pacific, Great Northern, and the Chicago Milwaukee ST Paul And Pacific. Notable landmarks for genealogists include St Marys Cem and Fairview Cem, while the Breckenridge-Wahpeton Interstate Airport marks the southern edge of development during this era of growth.