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1952 Map of Independence, 1954 Print
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1952 Map of Independence

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The James River meanders through the western half of this prairie landscape, carving out the wide James River Valley as it flows south toward the border of La Moure and Dickey Counties. This 1950s survey documents a rural agricultural region defined by large township divisions like Ryan, Ovid, and Greenville. The central settlement of Independence sits along the Northern Pacific railroad line, which cuts horizontally across the terrain, providing a vital transportation link for the isolated farmsteads and schools of the era. To the north, Pearl Lake stands as a prominent geographic feature, while local education centers such as School No 2 are positioned to serve the surrounding rural families. The topography is marked by numerous small depressions and sloughs typical of this North Dakota glacial plain, with the Divide indicating the subtle shifts in drainage and elevation that influenced local settlement patterns.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain