1957 Map of Cogswell

About this map

Cogswell and the smaller settlement of Nicholson anchor this mid-century portrait of Sargent County. The landscape is defined by the intersection of two major rail lines: the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie running east-west, and the Great Northern crossing the southern half of the quadrangle. These tracks reflect the rail-dependent economy of the North Dakota prairie, serving a grid of townships including Harlem and Brampton. To the south, the Wild Rice River meanders through the plains, while a large Slough dominates the western topography, illustrating the complex drainage of the Red River Valley. Several localized landmarks provide essential detail for genealogists, including Mt Calvary Cem, Old Sargent Cem, and the Nicholson Cem. The presence of a central Town Hall south of the main rail line highlights the civic organization of the rural community during this era.