According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.30 square miles (0.78 km2), all land.

[5] The only waterfall in North Dakota is located between Fort Ransom and Lisbon, ND.

41.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

48.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 11.8% of families and 11.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 17.4% of those over 64.

It was named for distinguished Civil War veteran Major General Thomas E.G.

The fort was built on top of Grizzly Bear Hill, a site chosen by Brigadier General Alfred H.

The final disposition of the military reservation took place on July 14, 1880, when it was turned over to the Department of Interior for survey and sale to homesteaders.