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1897 Map of Eckelson, 1931 Print
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1897 Map of Eckelson

USGS Topo · Published 1931

About this map

Valley City sits along the Sheienne River in this survey of the late nineteenth-century North Dakota prairie. The landscape is defined by the Northern Pacific R. R. and the Pacific R. R., which drove the establishment of numerous small rail towns like Eckelson, Sanborn, and Hastings. The area is characterized by an extensive network of natural water bodies, including the elongated Eckelson Lakes and Hobart Lake, which punctuate the agricultural townships. These settlements emerged as vital shipping points for grain and livestock as the region transitioned into a productive farming hub. The map captures the early political organization of the territory, showing the boundary lines between Barnes, Stutsman, LaMoure, and Ransom counties before many of the local roads were established, relying instead on the iron rails for connectivity.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1897
Date Published1931
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.4 x 19.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain