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1959 Map of West Fargo South

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of West Fargo South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Sheyenne River meanders through the heart of this North Dakota landscape, anchoring the settlements of West Fargo and Horace during a period of mid-century development. While agricultural patterns dominate the townships of Mapleton, Barnes, Warren, and Stanley, the influence of modern infrastructure is evident in the presence of the Burlington Northern railroad and the West Fargo Landing Strip.

Detailed revisions from the 1970s illustrate the expansion of the northern suburban fringe, including several Trailer Park locations and utilities like the Radio Tower and Substation. For those researching local heritage, the Horace Cem and various named survey points provide specific geographic markers. The landscape also bears marks of engineering, such as the Spoil Bank near the river, reflecting the region's history of water management and land use.