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1949 Map of Sawyer

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Sawyer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

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The Souris River meanders sharply across this 1949 survey, defining a landscape of northern prairie and alluvial bottoms near the town of Sawyer. This area is characterized by its rural infrastructure, where local life centered around institutions like the Mennonite Ch and the Sawyer Cem. The survey illustrates the importance of school districts in the mid-century, specifically naming Roosevelt Sch No 1 in Newman township and Lignite Sch No 3 in Brillian.

Transport and topography are intertwined here, as the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie railroad follows the river valley's contours. Prominent landmarks such as Black Butte and Skinner Hill rise above the river plain, providing natural orientation points in a region dominated by townships like New Prairie and North Prairie. The presence of the Schilling Bridge highlights the critical crossing points necessary for travel between Ward and McHenry counties.