1950 Map of Carrington SW
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1950 Map of Carrington SW

USGS Topo · Published 1950

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Pipestem Creek and its tributary Little Pipestem Cr meander through this landscape on the border of Foster and Stutsman counties. The terrain, marked by glacial depressions and local rises such as Mount Moriah, supported a network of rural school districts at the mid-century, including School No 8, School No 2, School No 1, and School No 4. This agricultural region in central North Dakota shows a highly structured section-line road system that connects isolated farmsteads and local landmarks like the Windmill in the northern townships. Religious and social life centered on sites like Pleasant Valley Ch and the nearby Calvary Cem. Industrial activity is minimal, represented by a small Gravel Pit, while the presence of Russell Lake in the northeast corner provides one of the few large standing water bodies among the prairie potholes.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1950
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions20.4 x 26.8 inches

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