Velva sits at the heart of this North Dakota landscape, situated along the winding curves of the Souris River. The topography of McHenry County is defined by its drainages, where the river's meandering path is joined by several watercourses including Oak Creek, Spring Creek, and the depression of Bonnes Coulee. These features illustrate the natural hydrology of the plains before it transitions into more developed agricultural grids. Outside the primary settlement, the map reveals a systematic network of section roads like 49th St N and 18th Ave N, alongside smaller landmarks such as Potters Lake. This survey provides a clear view of the infrastructure and natural waterways that supported this prairie community in the early 21st century, showing how modern transit corridors such as Prospect Trl and Valley Rd intersect with the traditional township lines.
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1929 · Sawyer
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1929 · Benedict
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1929 · Kongsberg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Voltaire
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1948 · Velva
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Sawyer
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Norwich
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Sawyer
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Simcoe
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Sawyer NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000