1964 Map of Dwight

About this map

Wild Rice River and the Red River of the North define the landscape of this fertile Red River Valley quadrangle along the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. During the mid-1960s, the area supported a network of small agricultural hubs and spiritual centers, most notably the Carmelite Monastery and St Josephs church. The map documents the intricate rail system of the era, including the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and the Great Northern railroads which serviced rural elevators and small settlements like Dwight and Brushvale. Rural education and community life are grounded in the presence of School No 2 and the Brushvale School, while the southern portion of the sheet reveals recreational and infrastructure developments such as a Drive-in Theater and a Sewage Disposal Pond. Local genealogy is well-served by several clearly marked burial sites, including Moore Cemetery and Calvary Cemetery.