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1948 Map of Bright Water Lake
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1948 Map of Bright Water Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Bright Water Lake sits at the center of this 1948 topographic study, a prominent landmark in a landscape defined by small depressions and prairie potholes. The survey, conducted shortly after the war using 1946 aerial photography and 1947 plane-table methods, reveals a strictly organized rural society. The terrain is divided into precise townships such as Burg, Plumer, and Garnet, where a network of section-line roads connects isolated homesteads and public institutions. The distribution of schools like Roseville No 1 Sch and Outlook No 3 Sch highlights a period when localized education was essential for farming families before the widespread consolidation of the late 20th century. Spiritual life is anchored by Skabo Ch and West Opdal Ch, which serve as community hubs near the Divide Co and Williams Co boundary line.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1948
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain