1949 Map of Hartland

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Hartland sits at the junction of two major rail corridors in this late 1940s survey of Ward and Renville counties. The Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie line tracks the winding course of the Des Lacs River through the northern portion of the sheet, while the Great Northern railroad cuts a diagonal path toward the town center. This landscape is defined by the sharp contrast between the level prairie and the deeply incised river valley and coulees, such as Feldner Coulee and Flaten Coulee. Local genealogy is well-supported by the inclusion of community landmarks like Viola School No 1, St Anthony Cem, Johnson Cem, and Zion Cem. These sites, along with the township divisions of Carbondale, White Ash, and Carpio, provide a clear view of the rural social structure and transportation network before significant late-century changes.