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1894 Map of Monango

Name: 1894 Topographic Map of Monango
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1894
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1894

About this map

Monango stands as a rail-driven settlement in the late nineteenth century, where two major rail lines intersect on the Dakota prairie. Surveyed in 1892 under the direction of J.W. Powell, the landscape is defined by the heavy presence of the Minneapolis St. Paul and Sault St. Marie R. R. and the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul R. R.. These competing lines underscore the rapid expansion of transport infrastructure across Dickey County during this era of early statehood.

The topography transitions from the open plains of Whitestone and Albion to the distinct landform of the Merricourt Valley in the north. At the southern edge of the sheet, the county seat of Ellendale is visible, serving as a primary terminus. The survey captures the early township organization of the region, including named districts such as Keystone, Eldin, and Elm, offering a clear view of the agricultural and political boundaries established shortly after North Dakota entered the Union.