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1985 Map of Cavalier

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Cavalier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The Red River of the North forms a winding international and state boundary in this 1980s landscape, separating North Dakota from Minnesota and Canada. The region is defined by the sharp transition from the flat agricultural plains of the Red River Valley to the elevated Pembina Hills and Horgan Ridge in the west. This area is heavily managed for conservation, featuring an extensive network of preserves including the Tongue River State Wildlife Management Area and Icelandic State Park.

Settlement patterns follow the water and rail corridors, with towns like Walhalla, Neche, and Drayton serving as local hubs. The Burlington Northern railroad lines parallel the major river systems, including the Pembina River and Tongue River, highlighting the importance of grain transport in this borderland economy. Several smaller, distinct communities such as Backoo, Akra, and Joliette are visible among the grid of township roads.