The James River meanders southward through this rural section of Wells County, shaping a landscape defined by seasonal wetlands and a grid of township roads. Located in the heart of central North Dakota, this area is characterized by its agricultural layout, organized under townships such as t147n r72w and t148n r72w. For genealogists and local historians, the Hope Mennonite Cem stands as a significant landmark, marking the presence of early religious communities and family histories in this prairie region. The map illustrates the transition from high-ground prairie to the river valley, where local thoroughfares like 14th St NE and 32nd Ave NE provide the primary infrastructure connecting isolated farmsteads and rural homesteads.
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1945 · Manfred
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Fessenden
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Manfred
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Fessenden SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Fessenden West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Manfred SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Manfred SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Manfred NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Manfred
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Manfred SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000