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1897 Map of Tower

USGS Topo · Published 1914

About this map

The Sheyenne River cuts a deep, winding valley through the eastern Dakota prairies, creating a stark geographic contrast to the high, flat plateaus that define most of this 1890s landscape. This survey captures a pivotal era of railroad expansion and pioneer settlement, with the Northern Pacific Main Line and the Minneapolis St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie R. R. dictating the growth of towns like Valley City and Fingal. Beyond the rail hubs, the map traces the early township structure, including Thordenskjold and Raritan, where small communities like Kathryn and Nome were establishing themselves. Researchers will find interest in the documented locations of frontier landmarks such as Ft. Ransom and the numerous small station stops like Lanona and Lucca that once served the sprawling agrarian economy of Barnes and Cass counties.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1897
Date Published1914
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions15.7 x 20 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain