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1967 Map of Colgate

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Colgate
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Colgate and the nearby siding at Walden anchor this 1960s landscape, illustrating the critical role of rail transport in the North Dakota plains. The Great Northern railroad cuts a diagonal path across the terrain, connecting these small settlements to the broader agricultural market. The meandering Maple River provides the primary drainage, winding through the townships of Ellsbury, Rochester, and Carpenter.

Industry in this era is represented by several Gravel Pits and a Sandpit, indicating local extraction efforts alongside the dominant farming economy. The presence of Minnie Lake and numerous prairie potholes highlights the glacial geography of the region. This survey captures a moment when rural infrastructure was defined by the intersection of watercourses and the steel rails of the Great Northern line.