2016 Map of Dale

About this map

Buffalo River headwaters and a series of glacial lakes define this section of the Minnesota prairie along the border of Clay and Becker counties. The settlement of Dale serves as a central point, situated near the historical rail crossings of Manitoba Junction and Winnipeg Junction. These names reflect the region's deep connection to the northern transcontinental rail networks that shaped the local economy and community development. The landscape is dotted with several small water bodies, including Rustad Lake, Melbye Lake, and Stinking Lake, which characterize the undulating terrain of the Red River Valley’s eastern edge. Genealogists will find several burial sites preserved on the landscape, such as the Swedish Lutheran Cem, Highland Grove Cem, and Dale Covenant Cem, marking the heritage of the Scandinavian immigrants who established these rural townships.