1972 Map of Albertville

About this map

The agrarian landscape of Howard, Tilden, and Wheaton townships is defined by the transition from earlier settlement patterns to modern infrastructure in the early 1970s. The map distinguishes between the main village of Albertville and the nearby Old Albertville, indicating a shift in the local center of gravity over time. This region is tied together by the Soo Line railroad and a grid of rural routes including Massey Road, Wheaton Road, and Hyline Road. Conservation efforts are prominent along the watercourses, specifically within the Elk Creek State Public Fishing Area, which protects the winding path of Elk Creek. Resource extraction is evident through several scattered Gravel Pits and Sandpits, while the presence of a Substation and a major Pipeline cutting across the townships reflects the area's role in the regional energy and utility network.