1951 Map of Sweetwater

About this map

Morrison Lake and the complex waters of Sweetwater Lake dominate this Ramsey County landscape, revealing a hydrologic system of basins including Freshwater and Morris. The small settlement of Sweetwater sits along the Great Northern rail line, serving as a focal point for the surrounding prairie townships. Evidence of earlier rural density appears in the form of two decommissioned educational sites, School No 2 (Abandoned) and School No 1 (Abandoned), which mark the shifting population patterns of mid-century North Dakota. The presence of a Pumping Station and a Gravel Pit indicates the local infrastructure and industry required to maintain this water-rich agricultural region. To the south, the City Bdy line approaches the northern reaches of Devils Lake, showing the proximity of these smaller wetlands to the state's largest natural body of water.