1951 Map of Maddock

About this map

The Northern Pacific railroad corridor anchors this mid-century portrait of North Dakota prairie life, centering on the hub of Maddock. The landscape is defined by the deep carving of the Sheyenne River across the southern sections and the prominent Big Coulee running north-to-south, which together dictate the regional drainage and agricultural patterns. This survey reflects a well-established rural social structure, evidenced by the distribution of country schools like Arne Sch and Quarve Sch and spiritual centers such as Fron Ch. The township divisions—North Viking, Arne, and South Viking—provide a clear framework for genealogists tracking family land holdings. Small-scale industrial activity is also visible near the rail line through local operations like the Gravel Pit, supporting the infrastructure of this Benson County community.