1958 Map of Drake

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The Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie railroad defines the economic corridor of central North Dakota on this mid-century survey, linking the hub of Drake to Anamoose and Funston. The landscape is a glaciated prairie dotted with numerous water bodies, ranging from the large Lake Richard to Bentley Lake and Alkali Lake. Settlement patterns in townships like Spring Grove and New Germantown are marked by a high density of rural institutions, reflecting the agricultural community of the 1950s. Genealogists will find particular value in the locations of the Sons of Herman Cem, Rosenfield Cem, and the various neighborhood schools like Rosenfield Sch No 2. Notable landmarks including the Landing Field at Drake and the local Camp Bentley speak to the region's recreational and transportation infrastructure during this era.