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1961 Map of Underwood

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Underwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The town of Underwood serves as the focal point of this 1961 survey, situated along the Soo Line railroad in McLean County. The landscape is characterized by the expansive Weller Slough to the south and the Long Fellow terrain to the west, reflecting the glacial prairie pothole region of North Dakota. This era captures the area during the development of the Missouri River Basin, a detail noted in the margin as a key driver for the mapping effort.

Local heritage is well-preserved through several religious and community landmarks, including the Bible Ch, Underwood Cem, and St Johns Cem. To the north, Riverdale Junction marks a significant rail intersection, while the presence of the local Fairground and Gravel Pits near the main settlement indicates a balanced economy of agricultural community life and local industry. Fine red lines across the sheet trace field and fence lines, offering a rare view of mid-century land use patterns.