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1897 Map of Eckelson, 1904 Print
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1897 Map of Eckelson

USGS Topo · Published 1904

About this map

The Northern Pacific R.R. corridor defines the development of Barnes and Stutsman counties on this turn-of-the-century survey, linking prairie outposts like Spiritwood, Eckelson, and Sanborn. This railroad network facilitated the early growth of Valley City, where the tracks meet the Sheyenne River at the eastern edge of the map. The landscape is characterized by a high concentration of prairie potholes and named bodies of water such as Fox Lake, Hobart Lake, and the cluster of Eckelson Lakes. Further south, the map documents a transition toward agricultural townships like Skandia and Litchville, as well as the path of the James River Valley Br. rail line. The presence of Fort Ransom and the James River at the southwestern corner provides a clear view of the region's early river-based geography before more extensive modern drainage and road networks were established.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1897
Date Published1904
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions14.8 x 19.6 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain