1954 Map of Barton

About this map

Barton sits at the southern end of this survey, serving as a focal point for the surrounding prairie landscape at the junction of the Burlington Northern railroad. The map reflects a rural educational system in transition, featuring the Pleasant Valley Sch alongside the already-labeled School No 2 (Abandoned) to the north. These small school sites, often the only landmarks in their respective sections, anchor the social history of the townships. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Ox Creek and Willow Creek, which meander through the townships of Wellington and South Valley. This 1954 documentation, updated in 1980, captures the persistent grid of section lines and gravel roads that organized North Dakota's agricultural heartland during the mid-to-late 20th century.