1967 Map of Page SE

About this map

The Great Northern railroad cuts a diagonal line across this 1960s landscape, illustrating the rail-oriented development of Cass County. This survey, part of the Missouri River Basin development program, shows a rural topography defined by section lines and townships including Lake, Rich, Cornell, and Ayr. The terrain is marked by numerous small depressions and water bodies characteristic of the region's glacial till, with localized industrial activity noted at a Sandpit in the northern sections. While primarily agricultural, the map detail includes fine red dashed lines indicating fence and field lines visible from 1965 aerial photography, offering a precise view of mid-century land use and property boundaries before modern consolidation altered the rural footprint.