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1949 Map of Voltaire

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Voltaire
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The settlement of Voltaire anchors the southern portion of this landscape, situated along the vital Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie rail line. This post-war survey reveals a rural society organized around small community hubs, featuring the Hjerdal Ch and local education centers like Howe Sch and Roach Sch. The northern terrain is defined by the winding course of the Souris River, which carves a distinct path through the townships of Hendrickson and Falsen.

Geologically, the area is punctuated by several significant water bodies including Stink Lake, Lake Hester, and Erickson Lake. The presence of the Westgaard Cem and Walley Cem near the river bluffs provides specific points of interest for those tracing family history in McHenry County. The industrial footprint is minimal, represented primarily by a Gravel Pit located near the tracks west of the main townsite.