1950 Map of Manfred SW

About this map

Chaseley sits at the edge of this Wells County landscape, reflecting the rural character of central North Dakota during the mid-20th century. The topography is defined by distinct glacial depressions and rises, including the broad reaches of Pony Gulch and Rusland. In the southern half of the map, the township structure is punctuated by local education landmarks such as Hillside Sch No 2 and Hillside Sch No 4, which served the surrounding farming community. A significant portion of the terrain is dedicated to conservation, notably the Wells County Wildlife Management Area and the namesake Crystal Lake. The map illustrates a transition between agricultural land and natural prairie features like Bull Moose and Deer Lake, preserving the layout of section lines and township boundaries that organized this prairie settlement era.