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1961 Map of Mapleton

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Mapleton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Mapleton sits at the junction of the Maple River and the Burlington Northern railroad, serving as a primary rail-and-water hub in the Red River Valley. This survey, updated with 1970s photogrammetric data, captures the transition of the prairie landscape as interstate development via Route 94 began to parallel the older path of the Burlington Northern tracks. To the north, the small settlements of Prosper and Newman follow the course of the Rush River, reflecting the linear settlement patterns driven by these critical water sources and early rail lines.

The township boundaries of Berlin, Harmony, Raymond, and Mapleton define the organized agricultural grid of Cass County. Local landmarks like the Mapleton Cemetery, a Gaging Station on the river, and the Townhall indicate a well-established civic infrastructure. The presence of a Golf Course and Roadside Park near the riverbanks suggests the emergence of local recreation alongside traditional farming.