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1956 Map of Newark NW, 1957 Print
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1956 Map of Newark NW

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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The North Dakota-South Dakota border country is defined here by the flat, high plains of Sargent County and its transition into Marshall County and Brown County. In the mid-1950s, this landscape was characterized by a sparse, rural infrastructure where water management was critical, evidenced by numerous Flowing Wells scattered across the townships of Southwest, Brampton, Portage, and Dayton. A significant shift in rural life is visible through the transition of its local education system; while School No 1 remained active in the north, many others including School No 2, School No 3, and School No 4 are marked as abandoned. These closures reflect the mid-century trend of rural school consolidation across the Dakotas. Transport is limited to section-line roads and the local Dayton-Stena route, highlighting the isolated, agricultural nature of the region during this period.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain