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1957 Map of Webster

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Webster
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Dry Lake dominates the southern landscape of this Ramsey County region, illustrating the complex hydrology of the prairie pothole country. The small settlement of Webster sits near the eastern edge of the lake, serving as a local hub along the Great Northern railroad tracks. Further north, the grain-handling site of Garske anchors the northeastern corner of the sheet, connected by the same rail corridor that facilitated the transport of agricultural yields.

The presence of Stone Lake, Freshwater Lake, and Cavanaugh Lake nearby highlights the contrast between permanent water bodies and those subject to seasonal evaporation cycles. Researchers interested in local genealogy will find the Webster Cem located just west of the main townsite. The boundary between Towner and Ramsey Counties is clearly delineated along the northern and western margins, marking the transition between these two agricultural jurisdictions during the mid-twentieth century.