1969 Map of Evansville

About this map

Lake Christina dominates this landscape on the border of Otter Tail and Douglas counties, a region defined by its dense concentration of glacial lakes and extensive conservation lands. In the late 1960s, the village of Evansville served as the local hub, situated at the junction of the Burlington Northern railroad and an Old Railroad Grade that speaks to the area's evolving transportation network. The rural character of the region is grounded by community landmarks such as Christina Lake Ch and Christina Lake Cem, located north of the small settlement of Melby. Extensive public lands, including the Eagle Lake State Wildlife Management Area and Thornberg State Wildlife Management Area, illustrate a significant commitment to preserving the waterfowl habitat and prairie potholes surrounding Eagle Lake and Leaf Mountain.