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1954 Map of Cleveland NW

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Cleveland NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The town of Cleveland anchors the southeastern corner of this Stutsman County landscape, situated at a critical rail intersection. The area is defined by its complex wetland systems, most notably the Runner Slough that stretches across the southern sections. This map documents a period of transition for the region's transportation infrastructure, showing the Burlington Northern line passing through the town and the Chicago and North Western corridor further south.

Beyond the rails, the landscape is divided into townships including Iosco, Valley Spring, Flint, and Weld. These political boundaries overlay a prairie environment dotted with numerous small lakes and depressions. Local history is anchored by sites like the Homes Cem in the north and a Radio Tower located west of the main settlement. The map reflects mid-century agricultural organization, with section lines and rural roads providing the primary framework for the scattered farmsteads of central North Dakota.