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1949 Map of Deering

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Deering
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The town of Deering serves as the focal point of this 1949 survey, where the Great Northern railway cuts a diagonal path through the prairie landscape of McHenry and Ward Counties. This rail corridor connects the community of Wolseth to the larger network, facilitating the transport of agricultural goods from the surrounding townships of Prescott, Grilley, and Margaret. The landscape is defined by the subtle drainage of Spring Coulee and Little Deep Creek, marking a typical North Dakota glacial plain where water management was essential for settlement.

Local history is preserved through numerous landmarks, including the Nidarose Ch and two burial grounds, Bethel Cem and Deering Cem. A solitary Windmill stands on the plains, reflecting the era's reliance on wind power for water access. The map captures a moment of established rural life just after World War II, showing the intersection of three counties—Renville, McHenry, and Ward—amidst a grid of section lines and gravel roads.