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1963 Map of Emerado SE

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Emerado SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The agricultural grid of Grand Forks County is meticulously detailed in this early 1960s study, showcasing the rural township structure of Oakville, Fairfield, and Union. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of Salt Coulee, Fresh Water Coulee, and English Coulee, which cut through the steady section lines. These drainage features provide a stark contrast to the rigid geometry of the surrounding farmland.

Evidence of local governance and industry is found at the Townhall locations and numerous small Gravel Pit sites scattered across the townships of Chester and Pleasant View. This survey was conducted as part of the Department of the Interior's program for the development of the Missouri River Basin, capturing the region's infrastructure before significant modern expansion altered the local township roads and field patterns.