1971 Map of Bathgate

About this map

The Canada United States border defines the northern edge of this Red River Valley landscape, where the meandering Pembina River and Tongue River dictate the local geography. In the early 1970s, the town of Bathgate serves as the primary settlement, situated along the Burlington Northern railroad line. The map highlights a complex network of agricultural water management, including the Louden Ditch No 42, County Ditch No 17, and the Tongue River Cutoff. For researchers, the map provides precise locations for family-named landmarks like Austin Bridge and Meagher Bridge, as well as the St Anthonys Cem on the outskirts of town. The presence of the Bonaime Landing Strip suggests the importance of aerial crop management in this intensely farmed corner of Pembina County.