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1966 Map of Dale

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Dale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Northern Pacific railroad corridor defines the southern landscape of this Clay County region, connecting the small settlements of Manitoba Junction, Winnipeg Junction, and Dale. These rail junctions served as critical transit points for the local agricultural economy, situated along the undulating prairie and wetland terrain. The map documents a community deeply rooted in its local institutions, evidenced by the presence of Highland Grove Ch, Heide Ch, and the Dale Covenant Ch, along with the Dale Cem.

Hydrology dominates the northern and central sections, where the Buffalo River and Hay Creek meander through a series of significant water bodies, including Swede Grove Lake, Rustad Lake, and the notably named Stinking Lake. The prevalence of several state-managed conservation areas, such as the Goose Prairie State Wildlife Management Area and Hitterdal State Wildlife Management Area, underscores a landscape transitioning between active farming and dedicated wildlife preservation in the mid-1960s.