Drayton and its tight, serpentine river bends anchor this 2020 map along the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. The Red River of the N carves an exceptionally winding path here, serving as the natural boundary between Pembina and Kittson counties. This hydrological pattern dominates the landscape, creating a series of deep oxbow-like peninsulas that challenge straight-line road development. While the town center of Drayton remains a focal point near Old Hwy 44, smaller named areas like Robbin and Herrick provide useful reference points for local history. Cultural markers such as the Drayton Cem and Saint Edward Cem sit just west of the river, while the Drayton Municipal Airport occupies the flatter terrain to the north, illustrating the mix of agricultural utility and aviation infrastructure in this Red River Valley corridor.
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1918 · Acton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Drayton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Glasston
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Drayton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Glasston
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Grafton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Thief River Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Thief River Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Thief River Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Big Woods NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000