1973 Map of Abercrombie

About this map

The Red River meanders along the border of North Dakota and Minnesota, defining the landscape where Abercrombie and McCauleyville face each other across the winding water. This 1970s survey captures a transition point in the Red River Valley, where the extensive loopings of the river contrast with the rigid grid of the surrounding townships. History-minded researchers will find the Fort Abercrombie State Park prominently situated along the riverbank, marking a site of early frontier military importance. Settlement patterns here are dictated by the river and the competing rail lines of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and the Burlington Northern. Local landmarks such as St Johns Ch and the St Thomas Cem near Kent provide specific touchpoints for genealogists tracing family roots in Richland and Wilkin Counties.