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1965 Map of Flaming

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Flaming
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The agrarian landscape of the Red River Valley is captured here along the border of Polk and Norman Counties. The small settlement of Flaming sits as a quiet focal point along the Northern Pacific railroad line, serving as a hub for the surrounding townships of Sundal, Strand, and Spring Creek. The terrain is defined by an extensive drainage network, including County Ditch No 5 and County Ditch No 45, which were critical for converting the prairie into productive farmland.

Local landmarks such as the Spring Creek Chapel and its adjacent Cem provide valuable touchpoints for family historians. The map also highlights the Agassiz No 1 State Wildlife Management Area, showing the preservation of natural habitat amidst the grid of sections and roads. The presence of a Townhall and several named townships like Green Meadow illustrates the early administrative and social organization of this rural Minnesota community.