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2016 Map of Caribou

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Caribou
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The settlement of Caribou sits at the northern edge of Minnesota, just south of the Canadian border where the Roseau River meanders through a landscape defined by extensive drainage systems. The hydrography of this borderland is meticulously documented, showing the engineered paths of State Ditch Number Fiftyone and Judicial Ditch Number Thirtythree as they segment the low-lying terrain. These ditches represent a significant effort to manage the local water table for agricultural or land-use purposes in the early 21st century.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the specific locations of the Saint John's Cem and the Saint Michaels Greek Orthodox Cem, the latter indicating the cultural and religious heritage of the settlers who established themselves in this remote corner of Kittson County. The road network, including Co Hwy 24 and Co Hwy 7, provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure connecting these isolated landmarks across the county line with Roseau County.