1951 Map of Westhope

About this map

The Westhope community sits at a vital juncture in northern Bottineau County, where the Great Northern railway cuts across the plains just miles south of the international border. This 1951 survey details a landscape defined by the intersection of transit and territory, featuring the Westhope Landing Field and the official U S Port of Entry at the boundary between the United States and Canada. The township divisions of Richburg, Bentinck, and Sergius organize the rural acreage, which is marked by numerous small depressions and the winding path of Hulse Coulee. The presence of the railroad and the proximity to Manitoba highlight Westhope's role as a regional hub for trade and cross-border movement during the mid-twentieth century.