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1950 Map of New Rockford

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of New Rockford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

New Rockford serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, situated along the winding banks of the James River. The landscape is defined by its agricultural and transportation utility, with the Burlington Northern railroad cutting a diagonal path through the prairie. Local civic life is anchored by landmarks such as the Po, Hospital, and the Country Club on the outskirts of town.

Beyond the municipal center, the map reveals a rural structure typical of Eddy County, including the outlying School No 3 and the Prairie Home Cem. The natural drainage of the region is evident in features like Schwoebel Slough, while industrial and logistical needs are represented by a Gravel Pit, the Water Works, and Tomlinson Field. The map meticulously preserves the boundaries of Munster, Rockford, and Rosefield townships, offering a clear record of the area's mid-century rural organization.