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1961 Map of Durbin

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Durbin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Maple River meanders across this Red River Valley landscape, defining the topography of Cass County in the early 1960s. The region is characterized by its organized agricultural grid, punctuated by the small settlements of Durbin and Everest. These communities served as vital nodes along the Great Northern railroad, which cuts diagonally across the prairie to facilitate the transport of grain.

Evidence of early local social life is grounded at the Canaan Ch in the southern portion of the map, while the waterways of Buffalo Creek and Swan Creek break the geometric precision of the township lines. The survey also captures the early footprint of the interstate system, showing a prominent interchange to the north. This map provides a clear record of the transition from traditional rail-side hamlets to a landscape increasingly integrated by modern high-speed road networks.