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1951 Map of Velva

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Velva
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The Souris River winds through the heart of this North Dakota landscape, carving a fertile valley that separates the northern prairie from the southern hills. In the early post-war era, the town of Velva serves as a primary hub, situated where the river makes its sharp southern turn. This area is defined by a dense network of country schools, including the Howe School and several Walters district schoolhouses, reflecting the rural community's commitment to local education.

Rail transport is central to the region's economy, with the Great Northern and the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie railroads facilitating the movement of agricultural goods. Scattered landmarks such as the North Prairie Ch, Hjerdal Ch, and small family-named cemeteries like Westgaard Cem offer significant genealogical clues for those tracing pioneer roots in McHenry and Ward counties. High points like Mikes Peak and the Henderson Hills rise above numerous kettle lakes, including Nead Lake and Stink Lake, which dot the northern plains.