1949 Map of Carpio
USGS Topo · Published 1949About this map
The Des Lacs River valley defines the character of this late 1940s landscape, cutting deeply through the high tablelands of the White Ash Plain and Maryland. The town of Carpio serves as the focal point of the region, situated where the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie railroad tracks parallel the river's winding course. This period reveals a community tied to the land through local institutions like Skarsbo Sch and Helseth Sch, and spiritual centers such as Nazareth Ch and St Johns Cem. The intricate network of coulees, including Flaten Coulee and Johnson Coulee, illustrates the complex drainage patterns feeding into the valley. The presence of Gravel Pits and the Helseth Dam highlights the early infrastructure and resource extraction supporting the local agricultural economy during the post-war era.
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Editions of this 1949 Carpio Map
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Historical Maps of Carpio Through Time
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