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1948 Map of Kenmare

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Kenmare
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The city of Kenmare occupies a central position along the western shore of Middle Des Lacs Lake, surrounded by the extensive protected lands of the Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge. This late 1940s topography shows a community deeply integrated with the water, where the Soo Line railroad cuts through the terrain near several coulees, including Ankenbauer Coulee and Niobe Coulee. Purple revision markings added later indicate the expansion of the Kenmare Municipal Airport and updated airfield infrastructure like the Badmer Landing Strip.

Rural landmarks like the Denmark Sch No 1 and Rose Hill Cem are documented alongside the township boundaries of Denmark, Fairbanks, and Elm. The presence of numerous spillways and dams along Upper Des Lacs Lake highlights the importance of water management in this Ward County landscape. This survey provides a precise look at the transition from wild prairie wetlands to a structured agricultural and transportation hub.