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1964 Map of Moselle

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Moselle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Moselle stands as a quiet focal point in this 1964 survey of Richland County, North Dakota, situated along the Soo Line railroad. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Wild Rice River, which meanders through the central and western sections of the quadrangle, joined by tributaries such as Elk Creek. This rural map captures a mid-century agricultural landscape organized by the townships of Danton, Barney, Liberty Grove, and Belford.

Evidence of early community infrastructure is preserved through the locations of several rural education centers, including School No 1, School No 3, and School No 4, alongside the Nulph Cem. The presence of scattered Gravel Pits suggests local extractive activity supporting the regional road network. For genealogists, the map is particularly useful for its inclusion of fine red dashed lines that indicate field and fence lines visible from 1963 aerial photography, providing a precise look at property boundaries and land use of the era.