1958 Map of Veblen NE

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Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge dominates the northern landscape of this 1950s survey, anchoring a region of prairie potholes and wetlands along the North Dakota and South Dakota border. The terrain is defined by glacial drainage patterns, where Tewaukon Lake feeds into the winding course of La Belle Creek. This late-fifties perspective captures the rural infrastructure of Sargent and Marshall Counties just as the educational landscape was shifting, evidenced by the presence of School No 1 (Abandoned) and School No 3 (Abandoned). The southern edge of the map features the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie railroad, a vital corridor for the agricultural economy. Local history is preserved through scattered landmarks like Palestina Ch, Mountain Head Ch, and the Bergen Cem, which serve as the enduring markers of these small farming townships.