1949 Map of Granville

About this map

The town of Granville serves as the focal point of this McHenry County landscape, situated along the southern edge of the sheet where the Great Northern railroad provides a critical transportation link. The topography is defined by the winding paths of Egg Creek and its tributary South Egg Creek, which drain toward the prominent Buffalo Lodge Lake in the east. North of the lake, Buffalo Lodge Butte rises as a distinct landmark in an otherwise prairie environment. The presence of numbered rural schoolhouses, including School No 1, School No 2, and School No 4, highlights a decentralized educational system typical of North Dakota's mid-century farming communities. Beyond the town limits, the land is marked by several Gravel Pits and numerous Windmills, indicating an economy tied to both local infrastructure development and livestock water management during the early post-war years.