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1950 Map of Melville
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1950 Map of Melville

USGS Topo · Published 1950

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Melville serves as the central hub of this mid-century prairie landscape, situated along the Northern Pacific railroad line. The surrounding countryside is defined by a dense network of local education centers, including School No 1, School No 2, School No 3, and School No 4, which suggests a well-distributed agricultural community. The terrain is marked by the winding path of Pipestem Creek and the presence of Lake Bonita, providing essential water sources in this region of the Missouri River Basin. Township divisions such as Walters, Glacier, and Bordulac illustrate the organized land management of the era. Evidence of early rural infrastructure is visible through several marked Windmill locations, highlighting the reliance on groundwater for the homesteads and farms scattered across the Foster and Stutsman County border.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1950
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain