Join Free
1949 Map of Bowbells NW
Loading...
Loading map...

1949 Map of Bowbells NW

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The international border between Canada and the United States defines the northern edge of this North Dakota prairie landscape, where the Des Lacs Migratory Bird Refuge follows the deep, narrow trench of Upper Des Lacs Lake. Located in the northwestern corner of Burke County, the area showcases a post-war rural infrastructure characterized by a dense grid of section roads and small, numbered schoolhouses. These include School No 1, School No 2, School No 3, and School No 5, which served the farming communities of North Star and Minnesota townships. The topography is marked by the winding path of Stony Run, which drains the glaciated uplands into the Des Lacs valley. This survey reflects the region just before mid-century, capturing the transition of the land from open prairie to a strictly surveyed agricultural and conservation-focused landscape.

Find a feature on this map

13 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.

Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1949
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

Editions of this 1949 Bowbells NW Map

This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

Historical Maps of Burke County Through Time

128 maps found

Featured Locations

Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain