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1959 Map of Williston West

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Williston West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Williston's western expansion is documented here during a period of transition, where the city's grid meets the rising waters of Lake Sakakawea. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the Great Northern railroad corridor and the Levee protecting the lowlands near the Missouri River. Cultural and educational landmarks like the Agricultural Experiment Station, Webster Sch, and High Sch anchor the growing community.

North of the city, the landscape rises into the Missouri Ridge, defined by rural schoolhouses like Tandy Sch and Township Sch. A significant historical landmark is the Old Military Reservation Boundary, which cuts across the western hills near Judson. The map also captures mid-century social features, including a Drive-in Theater and the Sloulin International Airport with its Beacon, reflecting the region's mid-century modernization.