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1951 Map of Tolna

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Tolna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Great Northern railway anchors the development of this North Dakota landscape, passing directly through the hub of Tolna. This survey, conducted for the development of the Missouri River Basin, reveals a complex water management system designed for a prairie environment. Multiple small-scale engineering projects are evident, including the Haas Dam, Snortland Dam, and the Tolna Dam along the Tolna Coulee.

South of the settlement, the Sheyenne River meanders through the townships of Dayton and Forde, featuring the Petersen Dam Spillway 1362. Local community life is marked by rural landmarks such as School No 3 and School No 2, while St Marys Cem serves the nearby population. The topography transitions toward Stump Lake in the northeast, illustrating the vital connection between rail transport and water resources in the mid-century agricultural interior.