1973 Map of Ashby

About this map

The town of Ashby serves as the central hub of this 1970s landscape, positioned near the intersection of the Burlington Northern railroad and several glacial water bodies. The geography is defined by a dense network of lakes and marshes, most notably the expansive Pelican Lake and the northern reaches of Lake Christina. These waters were heavily managed for conservation during this era, evidenced by the extensive National Waterfowl Production Area and State Wildlife Management Area tracts. Local history and genealogy are preserved at the Pelican Lake Cem and Erdahl Cem. The transition from rail-dependent industry to a more recreational and conservation-focused economy is visible in the presence of an Old Railroad Grade and several Gravel Pits alongside modern boat ramps. Small family-named waters like Werson Lake and Anderson Lake dot the western terrain, illustrating the localized nature of the rural drainage system.