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1951 Map of Hesper, 1953 Print
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1951 Map of Hesper

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Northern Pacific railroad tracks cut through the northeastern corner of this Benson County landscape, serving the small community of Hesper. This mid-century survey captures a rural environment defined by its water sources and township divisions, including Rich Valley and Arne. The hydrology is a mix of terminal prairie lakes and the winding course of the North Fork Sheyenne River, which flows southward to join the main Sheyenne River. Local life centers around rural institutions like the Rich Valley Sch and Fairview Ch, while landmarks such as Palmer Spring and Legreid Lake provide specific geographic anchors for genealogists and local historians tracking family landholdings. The map reflects a period when these prairie townships maintained distinct identities through their local schools and churches.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1953
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain