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1949 Map of Sawyer

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Sawyer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Souris River carves a winding path through the heart of Ward County, defining the agricultural and transportation corridor of this prairie landscape. The late 1940s brought a period of established rural infrastructure, evidenced by the dense network of numbered schoolhouses such as School No 2 and Bell Sch No 2, and community anchors like the Town Hall in Surrey. This era was also marked by the vital role of the railroads, with the Great Northern and the Minneapolis St. Paul and Sault Ste Marie providing essential connections for the grain and livestock of the region.

Local landmarks such as Black Butte rise above the surrounding terrain, while the coulees, including First Larson Coulee and Mostad Coulee, reveal the complex drainage patterns feeding the river. Small settlements like Logan and Sawyer serve as focal points for the surrounding townships, supported by local institutions like the Lutheran Ch and Mennonite Ch. The map also documents industrial and communications growth, noted by Gravel Pits and the Radio Tower (KLPM) near the town of Surrey.