1966 Map of Faith

About this map

The meandering Wild Rice River defines the landscape of this western Minnesota region in the mid-1960s, cutting through the southern portion of the quadrangle. This survey documents the intersection of Norman and Mahnomen counties, with the White Earth Indian Reservation Boundary running north-to-south through the center of the sheet. The small settlement of Faith is a focal point for local history, featuring the St Olaf Ch and a nearby Townhall. In the southwestern corner, the Faith State Wildlife Management Area preserves a significant portion of the river's riparian corridor. The surrounding terrain in Waukon and Pembina townships is heavily marked by agricultural land divisions and water management features like Marsh Creek and Spring Creek, reflecting the hydrological complexity of the Red River Valley watershed during this period.