The Northern Pacific Railroad began construction of the railway in 1871 and operated along the northern portion of the United States along the Canadian border. The main line was opened from the Great Lakes to the Pacific when former president . . . — — Map (db m305699) HM
Fort Seward, formerly Fort Cross, was established June 3, 1872. The post was built on a bluff overlooking the confluence of the James River and Pipestone Creek. Although the Sioux Indians had recently been settled on reservations, occasional . . . — — Map (db m112678) HM
