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1949 Map of Columbus SE

USGS Topo · Published 1982

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Leaf Mountain rises over the high plains of Burke County in this mid-century survey, which reveals the transition from a traditional agrarian township structure to an industrial landscape. The northern sections are dominated by extensive Strip Mine operations and the Coal Valley School No 3, signaling the importance of lignite mining to the local economy. In contrast, the southern portion of the map, spanning the townships of Keller and Harmonious, maintains a rural character defined by a network of local schools and country churches. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as the St Olaf Cem and Bethany Ch, while the inclusion of the Town Hall and multiple numbered schoolhouses, including Grandview School No 1, illustrates the civic infrastructure of this North Dakota prairie community before late-20th-century consolidation.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1982
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain