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1964 Map of Fisher

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Fisher
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Fisher settlement serves as the focal point of this mid-1960s survey, situated along a dramatic bend in the Red Lake River. The landscape is defined by the heavy modification of the Red River Valley’s flat terrain, evidenced by an extensive network of drainage infrastructure such as County Ditch No 30 and County Ditch No 134. This engineering was essential for the agricultural development of townships like Huntsville, Nesbit, and Bygland.

Transportation routes are prominent, with the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads cutting diagonal paths through the grid of sections. While the river meanders naturally, accompanied by tributaries like Grand Marais Creek and Burnham Creek, the surrounding land is strictly partitioned for farming. Local history is anchored by the Greenwood Cem and the small stop at Freeman, illustrating the rural social geography of Polk County during this era.