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1966 Map of Aldrich North

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Aldrich North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Wing River and the Leaf River converge in the northern reaches of this Wadena County landscape, creating a complex network of wetlands and small water bodies. The terrain reflects a quiet rural economy centered around the townships of Aldrich and Thomaston. The southern border is defined by the heavy infrastructure of the Northern Pacific railroad, which links the small settlements of Aldrich and Verndale.

Genealogists and local researchers can identify mid-century community anchors like the Mother of Sorrows Cem and Central Sch. Spiritual life is represented by Hope Chapel and the Wing River Tabernacle, while the inclusion of a Drive-in Theater near Verndale provides a specific look at mid-century social life. From the Gravel Pit operations to the Townhall, the map documents the functional organization of this central Minnesota region during the mid-1960s.