1951 Map of Devils Lake Mountain

About this map

Devils Mountain rises above the glacial plains of North Dakota in this 1951 survey, marking a distinct elevation change east of the shoreline of East Devils Lake. The landscape is defined by its agrarian section lines and the meeting of multiple jurisdictions, including Ramsey, Nelson, and Benson counties. A significant historical marker is the Old Indian Reservation Boundary, which cuts diagonally across the township lines of Minco and Odessa. Settlement is sparse and rural, centered on community foundations like School No 1, School No 2, and the Odessa Cem. Smaller water bodies like Blue Lake dot the eastern edge of the quadrangle, illustrating the kettle-and-moraine topography characteristic of the region. This survey, compiled from 1949 aerial photographs, provides a clear view of the mid-century road network and township divisions of Illinois and Levant.