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1952 Map of Ypsilanti

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Ypsilanti
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The James River carves a deep valley through the prairie of Stutsman County, serving as the central geographic feature for the township of Ypsilanti. During this era of the early 1950s, the community was a vital rail stop along the Northern Pacific railroad, which parallels the river's winding course. This survey captures the agricultural landscape at a moment when rural education was still anchored by localized schoolhouses, including School No 1, School No 3, and School No 4, scattered across the townships of Homer, Winfield, and Corwin.

Evidence of local industry and water management appears near the riverbanks, where several Gravel Pits and a prominent Spillway are located. For genealogists, the map provides precise locations for the Valley Cemetery and the small station at Reeves to the north. The terrain is characterized by the stark contrast between the flat upland plains and the complex drainage patterns feeding into the river valley.