1949 Map of Munster

About this map

The James River meanders across the northern section of this landscape, carving a distinct valley through the prairie of Wells and Eddy Counties. The small settlement of Munster serves as a focal point along the Burlington Northern railroad, which parallels the river's course. This mid-century survey reveals a highly organized rural infrastructure, divided into townships such as Bremen, Fairville, and Field. The distribution of School No 1 and School No 2 across these townships illustrates the established network of one-room schoolhouses that once anchored this agricultural community. The terrain is characterized by a high density of small potholes and depressions, typical of the glaciated plains, which dictated the placement of early farmsteads and transport routes away from the lowest, most saturated ground.