1961 Map of Casselton SE

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Maple River meanders sharply across this eastern North Dakota landscape, carving a deep, winding path through the flat agricultural plains of Cass County. This 1961 survey captures the region's orderly section-line development, where small townships like Addison, Durbin, Mapleton, and Warren define the local geography. The industrial backbone of the area is represented by the Great Northern railroad, which cuts a straight line through the southern portion of the map, providing a vital link for the surrounding farming communities. Evidence of early civic life is found near the intersection of several section roads, where a Townhall and a small Cem (cemetery) are situated. Aside from the river valley and Swan Creek, the terrain is remarkably level, characterized by a network of drainage patterns and field lines that illustrate the intensive land use of the mid-twentieth century.