1959 Map of Christine

About this map

The Wild Rice River meanders sharply across the North Dakota plains, creating a complex series of oxbows and loops that define the landscape west of the Red River of the North. This 1959 survey captures a rural landscape heavily influenced by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad, which strings together the small settlements of Lithia, Christine, and Enloe. The map reveals a deeply rooted farming community, marked by a high density of rural institutions such as Pleasant Sch, South Pleasant Ch, and Richland Ch. This era represents a time when local townships like Eagle and Walcott maintained distinct identities before the further consolidation of rural infrastructure. Family researchers will find several well-documented burial grounds, including the Pioneer Cem and Eagle Cem, which anchor the history of these Red River Valley townships.