2019 Map of Faith

About this map

The settlement of Faith sits at a crossroads in the Red River Valley region, marking a point where the prairie landscape transitions into a network of small streams and managed waterways. In this corner of Norman and Mahnomen counties, the meandering Wild Rice River and its tributaries, including Marsh Cr and Spring Cr, define the drainage of the area. The presence of Judicial Ditch Number Fiftyfive highlights the extensive hydrological engineering common to this part of Minnesota, where ditching was essential for agricultural development. Local heritage is centered around sites like the Saint Olaf Lutheran Cem, which serves as a significant landmark for genealogists tracing the early Scandinavian-influenced settlement patterns of the township. The map details a rigid grid of section roads, such as Co Rd 29 and Co St Aid Hwy 5, which facilitate transport across this productive rural landscape.