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1949 Map of Washburn

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

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The Missouri River forms a wide curve through the southern portion of this landscape, serving as the border between McLean and Oliver counties. Along the northern banks, the city of Washburn and the village of Hensler stand as key riverfront settlements, connected by the Northern Pacific railroad. To the north, the terrain transitions into a dense grid of rural school districts and family farms, where small community hubs like Underwood and Falkirk sit along the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie line.

Local history is deeply etched into the township structure, evidenced by the numerous named schools such as Veeder School No 4, Longfellow School No 1, and Sverdrup School No 3. Notable landmarks include Weller Slough, the Sverdrup Cem, and the specialized naming of Bitumia, likely reflecting the region's lignite mining heritage. The presence of the South Ferry crossing the Missouri highlights the localized transportation network before modern bridge systems dominated the valley.