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1939 Map of Drayton

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Drayton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Red River of the North winds in sharp, dramatic meanders through this Red River Valley landscape, forming the state boundary between North Dakota and Minnesota. This 1939 survey illustrates a highly developed agricultural grid dominated by a complex drainage system, featuring extensive works like County Ditch No 6 and Judicial Ditch No 11. The settlement of Drayton serves as a primary hub along the Northern Pacific railroad, while smaller rail-side communities such as Bowesmont, Pittsburg, and Herrick anchor the surrounding townships.

Social life in the rural sections of Pembina County and Kittson Co is centered on numerous country schoolhouses and churches, including Skjeberg Ch and the Westerson Sch. Unique landmarks such as an Airway Beacon and the Township Hall point to the era's navigational and civic infrastructure. The map preserves the specific locations of long-standing family-named sites like Eagle Point and the Red River Club.