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1929 Map of Benedict

Name: 1929 Topographic Map of Benedict
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1929
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1929

About this map

Benedict serves as the primary rail hub in this northern plains landscape, situated along the Minneapolis Sault Ste Marie and St Paul railroad line. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of local township schools, such as School No 1 and School No 4, which were the heart of rural education for homesteading families in the late 1920s. This survey, conducted by B.H. Yoakum and C.N. Mortenson, meticulously documents the transition from Ward Co into McLean County, illustrating the systematic land division of the era.

Geographical features like McMann Lake and the broad expanses of Iota Flat and Greeley define the agricultural character of the region. The map reveals an intricate pattern of prairie depressions and hills, with various townships like Newman and Brillian organized around the essential rail connection. This layout highlights the critical role of the steam-era railroad in sustaining these remote North Dakota communities.