Join Free
1954 Map of Towner NE, 1956 Print
Loading...
Loading map...

1954 Map of Towner NE

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Horseshoe Lake dominates the eastern landscape of this mid-century survey, surrounded by a complex network of wetlands and intermittent water bodies typical of the prairie pothole region. This 1950s document reveals a rural social structure anchored by small schoolhouses serving isolated farmsteads across Barton and Normal townships. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint specific education centers of the era, including Norman Sch No 2, Red Cross Sch No 2, School No 3, and Dewey Sch No 3, which were vital hubs for the surrounding agricultural community. The terrain is marked by the winding path of Snake Creek in the north and several small depressions, reflecting the natural drainage patterns of the Missouri River Basin development area. The presence of a lone Windmill signifies the essential infrastructure required for sustaining life and livestock on these North Dakota plains.

Find a feature on this map

10 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.

Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

Editions of this 1954 Towner NE Map

This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

Historical Maps of McHenry County Through Time

162 maps found

Featured Locations

Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain