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1949 Map of Columbus SW
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1949 Map of Columbus SW

USGS Topo · Published 1949

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Glacial prairie potholes and industrial activity define this northern North Dakota landscape along the Divide Co / Burke Co border. Surveyed shortly after World War II, the map documents an era of rural transition where traditional small-school districts, including School No 1 and School No 2, still dotted the plains. In the northern reaches, the Coal Field indicates the region's mineral wealth, specifically featuring a Strip Mine that suggests the scale of local extraction. The social fabric of these townships is captured through landmarks like South St Olaf Ch and the Prairie Chapel Cem, while the terrain itself is organized into distinct areas such as Keller, Harmonious, and Border. The density of small water bodies and marshes across the quadrangle reflects the characteristic prairie pothole topography of the High Plains.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1949
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