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1954 Map of Berwick, 1956 Print
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1954 Map of Berwick

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Great Northern railroad cuts through the northern edge of this prairie landscape, anchoring the settlement of Berwick. This mid-century survey captures a rural landscape transitioning between the townships of Gorman, Jefferson, and Berwick. The distribution of educational and religious institutions, such as Zion Ch and the distinctively named German Sch No 4 and German Sch No 2, suggests a community rooted in specific cultural and linguistic heritage. To the north, the waters of Rush Lake and the marshy terrain of Ness interrupt the grid of section lines, while several Gravel Pits indicate local extractive industry supporting the area's infrastructure. The numerous numbered schoolhouses, from School No 1 through School No 4, illustrate the dense network of one-room districts that once served this portion of Pierce and McHenry Counties.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain