1966 Map of Big Woods NE

About this map

The Red River forms a winding border between Minnesota and North Dakota in this late-1960s survey of the Red River Valley. The landscape is defined by an extensive water management network designed for the region's flat, fertile plains, including Judicial Ditch No 9, County Ditch No 12, and Judicial Ditch No 29. These engineered waterways cut straight lines across the townships of Eagle Point, Donnelly, and Parker, contrasting with the natural meanders of the Tamarac River. A key point of interest for genealogists and local historians is the Fork Cem located near the confluence of the Snake Fork. The map illustrates a rural area dominated by agriculture and drainage projects, with only scattered structures and a prominent Radio Tower breaking the horizon.