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1971 Map of Brocket

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Brocket
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Brocket serves as the primary hub of this North Dakota prairie landscape, situated at the junction of the Burlington Northern railroad and several local roads. The map illustrates a region defined by its agricultural layout and numerous water features, including Clear Lake and several designated zones of the National Waterfowl Production Area. These protected lands are interspersed with township sections like Lillehoff, Sauter, and Clara, reflecting the organized settlement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of rural landmarks, such as the Vaage Cem, St Joseph Cem, and Hoff Cem. The presence of the Finnish Ch and a local Townhall indicates the established social and religious infrastructure of these townships. The Soo Line railroad crosses the southern portion of the sheet, further highlighting the importance of rail transport for the grain-producing region during this era.