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1961 Map of Washburn

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Washburn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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The Missouri River forms the central artery of this landscape, dividing McLean and Oliver counties during the early 1960s. The town of Washburn sits on the northern bank, serving as a hub for both the Soo Line and the historic Lewis and Clark Trail. To the south, across the water, the Northern Pacific railroad services the community of Hensler.

This era reveals a rural infrastructure reliant on localized landmarks and industry, including the Buffalo Lake Sch No 2 and the Kugler Mine. Local genealogy is well-documented through several designated burial grounds such as Sverdrup Cem, Riverview Cem, and Hensler Cem. Further north, the settlement of Falkirk and the Washburn Airfield illustrate the development of the high plains north of Buffalo Creek.