1951 Map of Courtenay

About this map

Courtenay sits at the heart of this prairie landscape, serving as a critical junction for the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie railroad in the early 1950s. The surrounding terrain is defined by a dense network of township boundaries including Durham, Corinne, and Ashland, reflecting the highly organized agrarian layout of Stutsman County. Small, localized landmarks such as School No 1, School No 2, and School No 3 are scattered across the quadrants, indicating the distribution of rural education before mid-century consolidation. To the north, Fox Lake and the Courtenay Cem provide specific points of reference for genealogists and local historians tracing family lands in Nogosek or Gray. The map illustrates a transitional period where traditional township identities remained prominent alongside the industrial influence of the railway.