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1948 Map of New Rockford

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of New Rockford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

New Rockford serves as the central hub of this mid-century prairie landscape, situated at the confluence of several significant North Dakota townships including Munster, Rosefield, and Superior. This post-war era map highlights the vital role of transportation in the region, with the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroads crossing the terrain near the Great Northern River. Educational landmarks like the Rockford Consolidated Sch and Estabrook Sch are scattered throughout the rural townships, reflecting the community structure of the time.

Local development is evident in the transition toward recreation and modern infrastructure, shown by the New Rockford Country Club and the New Rockford Airfield. Further south, the settlement of Barlow is anchored by the Barlow Cem, while the landscape is defined by natural drainage features such as Rocky Run, Kelly Slough, and the meandering Scotts creek. These details provide a comprehensive view of the agricultural and civic life in Eddy and Foster Counties during the late 1940s.