1958 Map of Silva

About this map

Silva occupies a quiet position in the North Dakota prairie, anchored by the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie railroad line that cuts across the central landscape. The area is defined by the broad topographic regions of Reno Valley and Elverum, showcasing a glaciated terrain dotted with numerous small lakes and sloughs characteristic of Pierce County. The presence of the Trinity Cem and scattered Gravel Pit sites suggests a community tied to the land, where early 20th-century township boundaries like Tuscarora and Balta still dictate the organization of the rural grid. This 1958 field-checked record captures the region's agricultural layout and vital transportation corridors before the significant consolidation of rural infrastructure.