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1949 Map of Fessenden East

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Fessenden serves as the focal point of this North Dakota landscape, situated at the edge of a prairie terrain defined by the winding course of the James River. This 1949 survey, with revisions noted through 1986, illustrates a rural economy built around the transportation corridor of the Soo Line railroad. The map preserves the cultural geography of local townships including West Norway, Hamburg, Osh Kosh, and Germantown. These agrarian communities are anchored by landmarks like East Vang Ch, Concordia Ch, and the nearby Concordia Cem, which reflect the area's pioneer heritage and the social centers of Wells County. The topography is characterized by numerous small depressions and water features typical of the northern plains, showing the intersection of natural drainage and early mid-century settlement patterns.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1986
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain