1959 Map of Mercer
USGS Topo · Published 1960About this map
The town of Mercer serves as a lonely hub of activity in this 1959 survey of the North Dakota plains. Situated along the Northern Pacific railroad, the community's layout is clearly defined against the surrounding pothole-dotted prairie. The landscape is marked by the distinct boundary of Mc Lean Co Sheridan Co, dividing the townships of Mercer and Pickard. This map offers a precise record of rural life in the Missouri River Basin during the late 1950s, detailing the locations of essential community landmarks like Zion Ch and multiple instances of School No 2. The terrain is characterized by numerous small, unnamed sloughs and depressions, reflecting the glacial geology of the region, while the presence of a Gravel Pit indicates local industrial activity tied to the maintenance of the nearby rail and road network.
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Editions of this 1959 Mercer Map
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
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1954 · McClusky
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