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1954 Map of Hugo

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Hugo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Northern Pacific railroad corridor anchors the western edge of this mid-century landscape, passing directly through the community of Hugo and the smaller settlement of Weston. This area of Washington County is characterized by a high density of rural schools and small glacial lakes, reflecting a dispersed agricultural population still tied to localized community centers. Notable among these are Hopkins Sch, Tingley Sch, and Johnson Sch, spaced frequently throughout the townships of Oneka and May.

Water and wetlands define the interior, with Hardwood Creek flowing through a central basin that connects numerous water bodies like Rice Lake and Egg Lake. To the east, the landscape transitions toward larger waters such as Big Marine Lake, where the Veterans Rest Camp is situated. For those tracing lineage or local development, the map identifies specific points of historical interest including St Johns Cem near the town center and a Gravel Pit north of Barker Lake, illustrating the intersection of natural resources and early 1950s infrastructure.