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1953 Map of Cleveland

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Cleveland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Northern Pacific railroad corridor serves as the primary axis for development across this Stutsman County landscape, linking the small agricultural centers of Cleveland and Windsor. This mid-century survey reveals a highly organized township system, where the rural sections of Weld and Windsor townships are dotted with essential community fixtures like School No 6 and School No 3. These small schoolhouses and the St Pauline Cem provide significant touchpoints for genealogists researching the families who settled this prairie region.

The terrain is defined by a dense network of glacial potholes and permanent water bodies, including Deer Lake and Moon Lake, interspersed with drainage features like Bair Slough and Runner Slough. Rising above the surrounding wetlands, Terpena Hill provides a distinct landmark in the southwest. This map documents a period when the local economy was deeply tied to the rail line and the seasonal ebb and flow of the Valley Spring watershed.