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2020 Map of Velva

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Velva
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Velva sits at the heart of this landscape, positioned where the Souris River meanders through the plains of McHenry County. The town's grid is well-defined by thoroughfares such as Central Ave and N Main St, reflecting its role as a regional hub. To the west, Bonnes Coulee and Oak Cr feed into the river valley, while to the east, the waters of Spring Cr and Potters Lake mark the terrain.

Genealogists will find the locations of Holy Cross Catholic Cem and Velva Cem particularly significant for tracing family roots in this part of North Dakota. The map also documents local infrastructure, from the Linrud Airstrip to the north to the network of section-line roads like 49th St N and 16th Ave N that organize the surrounding agricultural land. The transition from the river valley to the elevated Prospect Trl highlights the varied topography that has shaped settlement patterns in the region.