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1980 Map of Burgess

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Burgess
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Burgess and the surrounding Morton County landscape appear here in the early 1980s, defined by the winding drainages of East Branch Chanta Peta Creek and Louse Creek. The map documents a rural environment where education and infrastructure are tied to the land, notably preserved at the Oak Coulee School site. High ground is marked by prominent local landmarks such as Township Hill and Van Dusen Hill.

Transport history is etched into the terrain, showing the active Burlington Northern line in the north contrasting with an Old Railroad Grade further south. This juxtaposition of active and former rail corridors reveals the shifting logistical priorities of North Dakota's agricultural economy. The network of section lines and intermittent streams like Chanta Peta Cr provides a clear view of the homesteading patterns and water management needs of the era.