2016 Map of Crookston

About this map

The Red Lake River meanders through this portion of Polk County, defining the southern landscape of Crookston. This regional center is anchored by the Univ of Minnesota-Crookston campus and the historic Oakdale Cem on the city's western edge. The map captures the transition from the structured urban grid of the city to the expansive, ditch-drained agricultural plains of the Red River Valley. To the north, the Crookston Municipal Airport- Kirkwood Field and the small settlement of Shirley mark the corridor along the highway, while rail-related landmarks like Noyes Junction and Crookston Junction reflect the area's long-standing role as a transportation hub. Water management is a visible priority across the prairie, evidenced by engineered features like Judicial Ditch Number Sixty and the backwaters of Aunt Pollys Slough.