1948 Map of Ambrose
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1948 Map of Ambrose

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Ambrose serves as the focal point of this late 1940s survey of Divide County, situated just south of the Canada United States border. The town is a critical junction for the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie railroad, which cuts across the northern prairie landscape. The area is characterized by a dense network of small depressions and seasonal wetlands typical of the drift plain, spanning the townships of Blooming Prairie and Blooming Valley. Rural life is anchored by established community landmarks such as Emmanuel Ch and several local schoolhouses, including School No 1 and School No 8. The map also captures the Ambrose Cem west of the main settlement, providing valuable locations for genealogists tracing early families in this border region.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1948
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions19.4 x 26.9 inches

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CopyrightPublic Domain